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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,288.45 and 540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,288.45 and 540.88 is: 746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.73 : 1,288.45 = 540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.73/1,288.45 = 540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.73x = 1,288.45 × 540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.73x = 696,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,896.84/933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.36

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