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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.28, 1,396.88 and 657.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.28, 1,396.88 and 657.81 is: 985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.28 : 1,396.88 = 657.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.28/1,396.88 = 657.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.28x = 1,396.88 × 657.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.28x = 918,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,878.34/932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.62

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