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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.31, 1,288.20 and 540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.31, 1,288.20 and 540.28 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.31 : 1,288.20 = 540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.31/1,288.20 = 540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.31x = 1,288.20 × 540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.31x = 695,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,988.70/933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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