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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,284.48 and 733.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,284.48 and 733.86 is: 1,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,284.48 = 733.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,284.48 = 733.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,284.48 × 733.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 942,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,628.49/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.53

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