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