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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.57, 1,392.82 and 654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.57, 1,392.82 and 654.32 is: 980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.57 : 1,392.82 = 654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.57/1,392.82 = 654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.57x = 1,392.82 × 654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.57x = 911,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,349.98/929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.40

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