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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.94, 1,390.98 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.94, 1,390.98 and 653.54 is: 978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.94 : 1,390.98 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.94/1,390.98 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.94x = 1,390.98 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.94x = 909,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,061.07/928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.60

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