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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,401.28 and 658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,401.28 and 658.89 is: 987.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,401.28 = 658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,401.28 = 658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,401.28 × 658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 923,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,289.38/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.43

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