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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,287.78 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,287.78 and 540.15 is: 745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,287.78 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,287.78 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,287.78 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 695,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,594.37/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.45

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