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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.48, 1,398.96 and 659.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.48, 1,398.96 and 659.11 is: 988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.48 : 1,398.96 = 659.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.48/1,398.96 = 659.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.48x = 1,398.96 × 659.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.48x = 922,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,068.53/932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.83

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