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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.64, 1,288.43 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.64, 1,288.43 and 540.66 is: 746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.64 : 1,288.43 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.64/1,288.43 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.64x = 1,288.43 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.64x = 696,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,602.56/933.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.11

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