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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.97, 1,287.72 and 540.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.97, 1,287.72 and 540.21 is: 745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.97 : 1,287.72 = 540.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.97/1,287.72 = 540.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.97x = 1,287.72 × 540.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.97x = 695,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,639.22/932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.62

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