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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.98, 1,288.92 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.98, 1,288.92 and 541.14 is: 746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.98 : 1,288.92 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.98/1,288.92 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.98x = 1,288.92 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.98x = 697,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,486.17/933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.79

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