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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.45, 1,385.66 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.45, 1,385.66 and 650.46 is: 974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.45 : 1,385.66 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.45/1,385.66 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.45x = 1,385.66 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.45x = 901,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,313.15/924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.97

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