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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.58, 1,398.31 and 654.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.58, 1,398.31 and 654.73 is: 980.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.58 : 1,398.31 = 654.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.58/1,398.31 = 654.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.58x = 1,398.31 × 654.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.58x = 915,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,521.92/933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.66

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