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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.57, 1,396.08 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.57, 1,396.08 and 657.20 is: 985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.57 : 1,396.08 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.57/1,396.08 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.57x = 1,396.08 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.57x = 917,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,496.80/930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.95

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