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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.58, 1,284.11 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.58, 1,284.11 and 744.48 is: 1,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.58 : 1,284.11 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.58/1,284.11 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.58x = 1,284.11 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.58x = 955,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,994.21/931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.21

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