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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,287.16 and 748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,287.16 and 748.08 is: 1,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,287.16 = 748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,287.16 = 748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,287.16 × 748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 962,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,898.65/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.12

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