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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.48, 1,393.18 and 656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.48, 1,393.18 and 656.32 is: 984.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.48 : 1,393.18 = 656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.48/1,393.18 = 656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.48x = 1,393.18 × 656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.48x = 914,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,371.90/928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.81

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