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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,386.32 and 650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,386.32 and 650.97 is: 976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,386.32 = 650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,386.32 = 650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,386.32 × 650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 902,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,449.48/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.74

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