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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.32, 1,288.02 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.32, 1,288.02 and 540.36 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.32 : 1,288.02 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.32/1,288.02 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.32x = 1,288.02 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.32x = 695,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,994.49/933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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