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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,287.48 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,287.48 and 539.91 is: 745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,287.48 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,287.48 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,287.48 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 695,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,123.33/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.02

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