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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,393.07 and 655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,393.07 and 655.26 is: 981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,393.07 = 655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,393.07 = 655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,393.07 × 655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 912,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,819.77/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.80

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