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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.24, 1,396.74 and 654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.24, 1,396.74 and 654.01 is: 979.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.24 : 1,396.74 = 654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.24/1,396.74 = 654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.24x = 1,396.74 × 654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.24x = 913,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,480.89/932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.87

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