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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.55, 1,396.05 and 657.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.55, 1,396.05 and 657.17 is: 985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.55 : 1,396.05 = 657.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.55/1,396.05 = 657.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.55x = 1,396.05 × 657.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.55x = 917,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,442.18/930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.92

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