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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.18, 1,399.86 and 659.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.18, 1,399.86 and 659.22 is: 991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.18 : 1,399.86 = 659.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.18/1,399.86 = 659.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.18x = 1,399.86 × 659.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.18x = 922,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,815.71/931.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.02

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