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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.20, 1,385.28 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.20, 1,385.28 and 650.22 is: 974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.20 : 1,385.28 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.20/1,385.28 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.20x = 1,385.28 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.20x = 900,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,736.76/924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.61

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