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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.03, 1,288.96 and 535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.03, 1,288.96 and 535.66 is: 739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.03 : 1,288.96 = 535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.03/1,288.96 = 535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.03x = 1,288.96 × 535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.03x = 690,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,450.02/934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.22

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