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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.50, 1,394.49 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.50, 1,394.49 and 656.13 is: 984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.50 : 1,394.49 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.50/1,394.49 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.50x = 1,394.49 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.50x = 914,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,959.03/929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.35

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