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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.48, 1,287.94 and 540.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.48, 1,287.94 and 540.49 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.48 : 1,287.94 = 540.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.48/1,287.94 = 540.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.48x = 1,287.94 × 540.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.48x = 696,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,118.69/933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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