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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.50, 1,397.49 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.50, 1,397.49 and 658.13 is: 987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.50 : 1,397.49 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.50/1,397.49 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.50x = 1,397.49 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.50x = 919,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,730.09/931.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.36

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