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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.24, 1,393.02 and 654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.24, 1,393.02 and 654.60 is: 982.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.24 : 1,393.02 = 654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.24/1,393.02 = 654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.24x = 1,393.02 × 654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.24x = 911,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,870.89/928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.37

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