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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,391.33 and 653.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,391.33 and 653.87 is: 979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,391.33 = 653.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,391.33 = 653.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,391.33 × 653.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 909,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,750.38/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.21

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