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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.54, 1,288.80 and 748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.54, 1,288.80 and 748.04 is: 1,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.54 : 1,288.80 = 748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.54/1,288.80 = 748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.54x = 1,288.80 × 748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.54x = 964,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,067.51/934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.60

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