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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.12, 1,386.13 and 650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.12, 1,386.13 and 650.72 is: 974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.12 : 1,386.13 = 650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.12/1,386.13 = 650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.12x = 1,386.13 × 650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.12x = 901,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,982.51/925.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.99

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