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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.80, 1,282.96 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.80, 1,282.96 and 731.28 is: 1,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.80 : 1,282.96 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.80/1,282.96 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.80x = 1,282.96 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.80x = 938,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,202.99/930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.95

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