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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.48, 1,394.68 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.48, 1,394.68 and 657.32 is: 986.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.48 : 1,394.68 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.48/1,394.68 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.48x = 1,394.68 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.48x = 916,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,751.06/929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.31

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