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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.32, 1,390.94 and 653.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.32, 1,390.94 and 653.07 is: 978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.32 : 1,390.94 = 653.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.32/1,390.94 = 653.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.32x = 1,390.94 × 653.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.32x = 908,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,381.19/928.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.52

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