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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.96, 1,287.56 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.96, 1,287.56 and 540.12 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.96 : 1,287.56 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.96/1,287.56 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.96x = 1,287.56 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.96x = 695,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,436.91/932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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