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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,289.17 and 735.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,289.17 and 735.33 is: 1,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,289.17 = 735.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,289.17 = 735.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,289.17 × 735.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 947,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,959.74/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.03

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