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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.95, 1,289.07 and 541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.95, 1,289.07 and 541.19 is: 746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.95 : 1,289.07 = 541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.95/1,289.07 = 541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.95x = 1,289.07 × 541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.95x = 697,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,631.79/933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.97

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