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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.08, 1,287.41 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.08, 1,287.41 and 539.87 is: 744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.08 : 1,287.41 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.08/1,287.41 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.08x = 1,287.41 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.08x = 695,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,024.90/933.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.88

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