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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.61, 1,390.68 and 654.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.61, 1,390.68 and 654.83 is: 980.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.61 : 1,390.68 = 654.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.61/1,390.68 = 654.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.61x = 1,390.68 × 654.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.61x = 910,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,652.03/928.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.67

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