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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,393.02 and 655.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,393.02 and 655.17 is: 981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,393.02 = 655.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,393.02 = 655.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,393.02 × 655.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 912,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,664.91/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.39

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