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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,398 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,398 and 658.56 is: 986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,398 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,398 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,398 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 920,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,666.88/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.75

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