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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.42, 1,392.84 and 656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.42, 1,392.84 and 656.26 is: 984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.42 : 1,392.84 = 656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.42/1,392.84 = 656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.42x = 1,392.84 × 656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.42x = 914,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,065.18/928.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.54

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