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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.04, 1,281.93 and 743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.04, 1,281.93 and 743.20 is: 1,024.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.04 : 1,281.93 = 743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.04/1,281.93 = 743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.04x = 1,281.93 × 743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.04x = 952,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,730.38/930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.40

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