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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,289.67 and 737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,289.67 and 737.94 is: 1,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,289.67 = 737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,289.67 = 737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,289.67 × 737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 951,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,699.08/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.14

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