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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.30, 1,395.30 and 656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.30, 1,395.30 and 656.60 is: 985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.30 : 1,395.30 = 656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.30/1,395.30 = 656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.30x = 1,395.30 × 656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.30x = 916,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,153.98/929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.85

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