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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.06, 1,369.93 and 655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.06, 1,369.93 and 655.12 is: 982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.06 : 1,369.93 = 655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.06/1,369.93 = 655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.06x = 1,369.93 × 655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.06x = 897,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,468.54/913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.92

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