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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,300.73 and 734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,300.73 and 734.47 is: 1,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,300.73 = 734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,300.73 = 734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,300.73 × 734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 955,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,340.24/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.35

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