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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,386.36 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,386.36 and 649.56 is: 973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.96 : 1,386.36 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.96/1,386.36 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.96x = 1,386.36 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.96x = 900,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,524.00/924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.58

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