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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.84, 1,291.42 and 537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.84, 1,291.42 and 537.38 is: 741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.84 : 1,291.42 = 537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.84/1,291.42 = 537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.84x = 1,291.42 × 537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.84x = 693,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,983.28/935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.56

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