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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.82, 1,289.11 and 540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.82, 1,289.11 and 540.70 is: 746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.82 : 1,289.11 = 540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.82/1,289.11 = 540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.82x = 1,289.11 × 540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.82x = 697,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,015.33/933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.42

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