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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,288.31 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,288.31 and 540.54 is: 745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,288.31 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,288.31 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,288.31 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 696,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,380.38/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.97

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