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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,288.80 and 540.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,288.80 and 540.95 is: 746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,288.80 = 540.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,288.80 = 540.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,288.80 × 540.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 697,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,169.92/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.56

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