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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,396.71 and 657.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,396.71 and 657.61 is: 986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,396.71 = 657.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,396.71 = 657.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,396.71 × 657.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 918,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,483.48/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.58

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