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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.37, 1,369.94 and 653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.37, 1,369.94 and 653.96 is: 979.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.37 : 1,369.94 = 653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.37/1,369.94 = 653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.37x = 1,369.94 × 653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.37x = 895,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,875.84/914.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.77

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