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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.94, 1,395.14 and 656.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.94, 1,395.14 and 656.57 is: 985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.94 : 1,395.14 = 656.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.94/1,395.14 = 656.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.94x = 1,395.14 × 656.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.94x = 916,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,001.74/929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.01

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