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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.72, 1,288.57 and 540.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.72, 1,288.57 and 540.87 is: 746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.72 : 1,288.57 = 540.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.72/1,288.57 = 540.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.72x = 1,288.57 × 540.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.72x = 696,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,948.86/933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.42

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