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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.34, 1,290.51 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.34, 1,290.51 and 537 is: 740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.34 : 1,290.51 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.34/1,290.51 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.34x = 1,290.51 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.34x = 693,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,003.87/935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.91

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