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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.18, 1,395.36 and 656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.18, 1,395.36 and 656.22 is: 986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.18 : 1,395.36 = 656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.18/1,395.36 = 656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.18x = 1,395.36 × 656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.18x = 915,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,663.14/928.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.51

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