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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.84, 1,385.04 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.84, 1,385.04 and 650.24 is: 974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.84 : 1,385.04 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.84/1,385.04 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.84x = 1,385.04 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.84x = 900,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,608.41/923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.85

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