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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.21, 1,288.35 and 743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.21, 1,288.35 and 743.82 is: 1,026.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.21 : 1,288.35 = 743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.21/1,288.35 = 743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.21x = 1,288.35 × 743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.21x = 958,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,300.50/933.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.89

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