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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.06, 1,287.52 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.06, 1,287.52 and 540.07 is: 745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.06 : 1,287.52 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.06/1,287.52 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.06x = 1,287.52 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.06x = 695,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,350.93/933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.24

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