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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.03, 1,284.78 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.03, 1,284.78 and 743.28 is: 1,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.03 : 1,284.78 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.03/1,284.78 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.03x = 1,284.78 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.03x = 954,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,951.28/930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.80

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