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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,398.52 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,398.52 and 542.72 is: 813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,398.52 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,398.52 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,398.52 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 759,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,004.77/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.51

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