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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.54, 1,396.04 and 657.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.54, 1,396.04 and 657.17 is: 985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.54 : 1,396.04 = 657.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.54/1,396.04 = 657.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.54x = 1,396.04 × 657.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.54x = 917,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,425.34/930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.91

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