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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.95, 1,289.03 and 540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.95, 1,289.03 and 540.99 is: 746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.95 : 1,289.03 = 540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.95/1,289.03 = 540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.95x = 1,289.03 × 540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.95x = 697,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,349.63/933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.67

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