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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.99, 1,287.63 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.99, 1,287.63 and 540 is: 745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.99 : 1,287.63 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.99/1,287.63 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.99x = 1,287.63 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.99x = 695,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,320.20/932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.26

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