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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,394.52 and 655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,394.52 and 655.59 is: 983.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,394.52 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,394.52 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,394.52 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 914,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,233.37/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.84

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