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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.81, 1,394.94 and 656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.81, 1,394.94 and 656.43 is: 984.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.81 : 1,394.94 = 656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.81/1,394.94 = 656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.81x = 1,394.94 × 656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.81x = 915,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,678.82/929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.81

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