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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.74, 1,385.55 and 650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.74, 1,385.55 and 650.33 is: 974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.74 : 1,385.55 = 650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.74/1,385.55 = 650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.74x = 1,385.55 × 650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.74x = 901,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,057.80/924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.40

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