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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.03, 1,290.16 and 536.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.03, 1,290.16 and 536.83 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.03 : 1,290.16 = 536.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.03/1,290.16 = 536.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.03x = 1,290.16 × 536.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.03x = 692,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,594.04/935.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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