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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,287.54 and 540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,287.54 and 540.05 is: 745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,287.54 = 540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,287.54 = 540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,287.54 × 540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 695,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,329.54/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.26

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