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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,396.19 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,396.19 and 658.32 is: 987.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,396.19 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,396.19 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,396.19 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 919,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,136.51/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.81

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