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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.78, 1,291.40 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.78, 1,291.40 and 537.52 is: 741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.78 : 1,291.40 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.78/1,291.40 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.78x = 1,291.40 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.78x = 694,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,153.33/935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.79

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