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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.99, 1,287.16 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.99, 1,287.16 and 653.54 is: 901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.99 : 1,287.16 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.99/1,287.16 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.99x = 1,287.16 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.99x = 841,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,202.48/932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.62

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