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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,394.41 and 656.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,394.41 and 656.07 is: 984.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,394.41 = 656.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,394.41 = 656.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,394.41 × 656.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 914,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,832.89/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.28

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