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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.13, 1,290.42 and 536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.13, 1,290.42 and 536.87 is: 740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.13 : 1,290.42 = 536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.13/1,290.42 = 536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.13x = 1,290.42 × 536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.13x = 692,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,781.33/935.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.84

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