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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,283.94 and 734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,283.94 and 734.64 is: 1,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,283.94 = 734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,283.94 = 734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,283.94 × 734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 943,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,233.68/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.56

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