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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.83, 1,285.00 and 731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.83, 1,285.00 and 731.23 is: 1,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.83 : 1,285.00 = 731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.83/1,285.00 = 731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.83x = 1,285.00 × 731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.83x = 939,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,625.51/930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.45

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