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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.73, 1,291.01 and 537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.73, 1,291.01 and 537.35 is: 741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.73 : 1,291.01 = 537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.73/1,291.01 = 537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.73x = 1,291.01 × 537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.73x = 693,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,715.08/935.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.36

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