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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.31, 1,398.42 and 658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.31, 1,398.42 and 658.06 is: 986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.31 : 1,398.42 = 658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.31/1,398.42 = 658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.31x = 1,398.42 × 658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.31x = 920,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,244.27/933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.00

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