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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.70, 1,399.76 and 659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.70, 1,399.76 and 659.50 is: 987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.70 : 1,399.76 = 659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.70/1,399.76 = 659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.70x = 1,399.76 × 659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.70x = 923,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,141.11/934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.64

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