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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.98, 1,289.07 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.98, 1,289.07 and 541.22 is: 746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.98 : 1,289.07 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.98/1,289.07 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.98x = 1,289.07 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.98x = 697,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,664.02/933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.98

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