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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.09, 1,387.35 and 650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.09, 1,387.35 and 650.31 is: 976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.09 : 1,387.35 = 650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.09/1,387.35 = 650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.09x = 1,387.35 × 650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.09x = 902,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,207.58/924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.32

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