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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.86, 1,282.95 and 734.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.86, 1,282.95 and 734.94 is: 1,015.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.86 : 1,282.95 = 734.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.86/1,282.95 = 734.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.86x = 1,282.95 × 734.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.86x = 942,891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,891.27/928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.11

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