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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.31, 1,394.21 and 655.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.31, 1,394.21 and 655.94 is: 984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.31 : 1,394.21 = 655.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.31/1,394.21 = 655.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.31x = 1,394.21 × 655.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.31x = 914,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,513.08/929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.07

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