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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.49, 1,290.90 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.49, 1,290.90 and 537.27 is: 741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.49 : 1,290.90 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.49/1,290.90 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.49x = 1,290.90 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.49x = 693,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,561.84/935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.39

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