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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,303.02 and 734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,303.02 and 734.67 is: 1,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,303.02 = 734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,303.02 = 734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,303.02 × 734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 957,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,289.70/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.16

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