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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,398.36 and 658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,398.36 and 658.22 is: 989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,398.36 = 658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,398.36 = 658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,398.36 × 658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 920,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,428.52/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.52

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