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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.35, 1,287.96 and 540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.35, 1,287.96 and 540.32 is: 745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.35 : 1,287.96 = 540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.35/1,287.96 = 540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.35x = 1,287.96 × 540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.35x = 695,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,910.55/933.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.61

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