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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.77, 1,394.88 and 656.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.77, 1,394.88 and 656.39 is: 984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.77 : 1,394.88 = 656.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.77/1,394.88 = 656.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.77x = 1,394.88 × 656.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.77x = 915,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,585.28/929.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.74

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