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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.13, 1,397.47 and 542.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.13, 1,397.47 and 542.31 is: 812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.13 : 1,397.47 = 542.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.13/1,397.47 = 542.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.13x = 1,397.47 × 542.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.13x = 757,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,861.96/933.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.17

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