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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.94, 1,281.90 and 733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.94, 1,281.90 and 733.84 is: 1,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.94 : 1,281.90 = 733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.94/1,281.90 = 733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.94x = 1,281.90 × 733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.94x = 940,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,709.50/930.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.49

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