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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.70, 1,288.64 and 540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.70, 1,288.64 and 540.76 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.70 : 1,288.64 = 540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.70/1,288.64 = 540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.70x = 1,288.64 × 540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.70x = 696,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,844.97/933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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