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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.42, 1,369.05 and 653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.42, 1,369.05 and 653.14 is: 978.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.42 : 1,369.05 = 653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.42/1,369.05 = 653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.42x = 1,369.05 × 653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.42x = 894,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,181.32/913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.94

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