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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.10, 1,286.16 and 745.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.10, 1,286.16 and 745.99 is: 1,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.10 : 1,286.16 = 745.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.10/1,286.16 = 745.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.10x = 1,286.16 × 745.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.10x = 959,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,462.50/933.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.25

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