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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.60, 1,393.14 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.60, 1,393.14 and 655.24 is: 983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.60 : 1,393.14 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.60/1,393.14 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.60x = 1,393.14 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.60x = 912,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,841.05/928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.03

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