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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,284 and 733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,284 and 733.20 is: 1,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,284 = 733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,284 = 733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,284 × 733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 941,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,428.80/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.29

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