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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.11, 1,287.66 and 540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.11, 1,287.66 and 540.26 is: 745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.11 : 1,287.66 = 540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.11/1,287.66 = 540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.11x = 1,287.66 × 540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.11x = 695,671.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,671.19/933.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.54

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