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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.83, 1,286.28 and 733.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.83, 1,286.28 and 733.69 is: 1,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.83 : 1,286.28 = 733.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.83/1,286.28 = 733.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.83x = 1,286.28 × 733.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.83x = 943,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,724.34/932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.68

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