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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,291.07 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,291.07 and 537.16 is: 741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,291.07 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,291.07 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,291.07 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 693,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,511.16/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.29

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