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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,288.08 and 540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,288.08 and 540.40 is: 745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,288.08 = 540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,288.08 = 540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,288.08 × 540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 696,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,078.43/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.73

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