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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.52, 1,288.16 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.52, 1,288.16 and 540.56 is: 745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.52 : 1,288.16 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.52/1,288.16 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.52x = 1,288.16 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.52x = 696,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,327.77/933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.92

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