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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.47, 1,288.24 and 540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.47, 1,288.24 and 540.62 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.47 : 1,288.24 = 540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.47/1,288.24 = 540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.47x = 1,288.24 × 540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.47x = 696,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,448.31/933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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