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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,386.14 and 649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,386.14 and 649.96 is: 973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,386.14 = 649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,386.14 = 649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,386.14 × 649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 900,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,933.93/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.82

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