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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,385.87 and 650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,385.87 and 650.54 is: 975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,385.87 = 650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,385.87 = 650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,385.87 × 650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 901,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,553.69/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.80

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