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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.15, 1,398.18 and 658.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.15, 1,398.18 and 658.67 is: 986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.15 : 1,398.18 = 658.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.15/1,398.18 = 658.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.15x = 1,398.18 × 658.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.15x = 920,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,932.23/933.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.91

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