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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,288.44 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,288.44 and 540.81 is: 746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,288.44 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,288.44 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,288.44 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 696,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,801.24/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.31

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