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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.74, 1,290.21 and 738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.74, 1,290.21 and 738.80 is: 1,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.74 : 1,290.21 = 738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.74/1,290.21 = 738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.74x = 1,290.21 × 738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.74x = 953,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,207.15/933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.85

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