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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.65, 1,284.04 and 733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.65, 1,284.04 and 733.55 is: 1,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.65 : 1,284.04 = 733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.65/1,284.04 = 733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.65x = 1,284.04 × 733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.65x = 941,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,908.92/930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.10

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