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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.31, 1,286.84 and 733.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.31, 1,286.84 and 733.71 is: 1,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.31 : 1,286.84 = 733.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.31/1,286.84 = 733.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.31x = 1,286.84 × 733.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.31x = 944,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,163.71/931.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.81

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