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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.81, 1,286.15 and 733.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.81, 1,286.15 and 733.21 is: 1,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.81 : 1,286.15 = 733.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.81/1,286.15 = 733.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.81x = 1,286.15 × 733.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.81x = 943,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,018.04/930.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.12

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