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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,395.06 and 657.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,395.06 and 657.57 is: 986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,395.06 = 657.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,395.06 = 657.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,395.06 × 657.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 917,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,349.60/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.68

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