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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.19, 1,394.01 and 655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.19, 1,394.01 and 655.82 is: 983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.19 : 1,394.01 = 655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.19/1,394.01 = 655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.19x = 1,394.01 × 655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.19x = 914,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,219.64/929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.89

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