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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.70, 1,396.52 and 658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.70, 1,396.52 and 658.11 is: 985.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.70 : 1,396.52 = 658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.70/1,396.52 = 658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.70x = 1,396.52 × 658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.70x = 919,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,063.78/932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.38

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