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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,269.84 and 734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,269.84 and 734.28 is: 1,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,269.84 = 734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,269.84 = 734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,269.84 × 734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 932,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,418.12/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.19

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