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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.24, 1,399.02 and 658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.24, 1,399.02 and 658.60 is: 988.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.24 : 1,399.02 = 658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.24/1,399.02 = 658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.24x = 1,399.02 × 658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.24x = 921,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,394.57/932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.37

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