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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.81, 1,399.17 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.81, 1,399.17 and 658.56 is: 986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.81 : 1,399.17 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.81/1,399.17 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.81x = 1,399.17 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.81x = 921,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,437.40/933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.75

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