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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.34, 1,288.10 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.34, 1,288.10 and 540.46 is: 745.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.34 : 1,288.10 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.34/1,288.10 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.34x = 1,288.10 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.34x = 696,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,166.53/933.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.89

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