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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.97, 1,287.59 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.97, 1,287.59 and 540.12 is: 745.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.97 : 1,287.59 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.97/1,287.59 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.97x = 1,287.59 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.97x = 695,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,450.41/932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.42

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