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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,397.86 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,397.86 and 657.32 is: 986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,397.86 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,397.86 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,397.86 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 918,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,841.34/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.83

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