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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.38, 1,288.07 and 540.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.38, 1,288.07 and 540.47 is: 745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.38 : 1,288.07 = 540.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.38/1,288.07 = 540.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.38x = 1,288.07 × 540.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.38x = 696,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,154.05/933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.85

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