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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.79, 1,287.40 and 540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.79, 1,287.40 and 540.04 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.79 : 1,287.40 = 540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.79/1,287.40 = 540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.79x = 1,287.40 × 540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.79x = 695,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,247.50/932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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