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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.99, 1,288.80 and 540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.99, 1,288.80 and 540.94 is: 746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.99 : 1,288.80 = 540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.99/1,288.80 = 540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.99x = 1,288.80 × 540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.99x = 697,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,163.47/933.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.44

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