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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.91, 1,387.37 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.91, 1,387.37 and 651.54 is: 977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.91 : 1,387.37 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.91/1,387.37 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.91x = 1,387.37 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.91x = 903,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,927.05/924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.31

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