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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.22, 1,288.07 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.22, 1,288.07 and 540.46 is: 745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.22 : 1,288.07 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.22/1,288.07 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.22x = 1,288.07 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.22x = 696,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,150.31/933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.97

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