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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.50, 1,394.82 and 657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.50, 1,394.82 and 657.18 is: 984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.50 : 1,394.82 = 657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.50/1,394.82 = 657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.50x = 1,394.82 × 657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.50x = 916,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,647.81/931.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.06

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