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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.90, 1,397.81 and 658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.90, 1,397.81 and 658.41 is: 986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.90 : 1,397.81 = 658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.90/1,397.81 = 658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.90x = 1,397.81 × 658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.90x = 920,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,332.08/932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.53

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