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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.74, 1,288.29 and 736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.74, 1,288.29 and 736.94 is: 1,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.74 : 1,288.29 = 736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.74/1,288.29 = 736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.74x = 1,288.29 × 736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.74x = 949,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,392.43/933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.76

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