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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,392.18 and 655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,392.18 and 655.83 is: 982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,392.18 = 655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,392.18 = 655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,392.18 × 655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 913,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,033.41/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.17

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