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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.48, 1,288.80 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.48, 1,288.80 and 735.04 is: 1,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.48 : 1,288.80 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.48/1,288.80 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.48x = 1,288.80 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.48x = 947,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,319.55/934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.74

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