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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,287.42 and 540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,287.42 and 540.13 is: 745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,287.42 = 540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,287.42 = 540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,287.42 × 540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 695,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,374.16/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.33

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