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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.13, 1,287.64 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.13, 1,287.64 and 540.08 is: 745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.13 : 1,287.64 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.13/1,287.64 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.13x = 1,287.64 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.13x = 695,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,428.61/933.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.26

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