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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.38, 1,290.56 and 738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.38, 1,290.56 and 738.28 is: 1,018.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.38 : 1,290.56 = 738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.38/1,290.56 = 738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.38x = 1,290.56 × 738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.38x = 952,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,784.49/935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.61

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