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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.54, 1,399.06 and 659.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.54, 1,399.06 and 659.18 is: 988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.54 : 1,399.06 = 659.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.54/1,399.06 = 659.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.54x = 1,399.06 × 659.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.54x = 922,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,232.37/932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.95

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