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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.30, 1,395.71 and 653.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.30, 1,395.71 and 653.69 is: 978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.30 : 1,395.71 = 653.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.30/1,395.71 = 653.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.30x = 1,395.71 × 653.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.30x = 912,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,354.69/932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.61

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