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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.02, 1,287.24 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.02, 1,287.24 and 540.02 is: 745.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.02 : 1,287.24 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.02/1,287.24 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.02x = 1,287.24 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.02x = 695,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,135.34/933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.04

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