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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.97, 1,289.10 and 541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.97, 1,289.10 and 541.21 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.97 : 1,289.10 = 541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.97/1,289.10 = 541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.97x = 1,289.10 × 541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.97x = 697,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,673.81/933.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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