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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,389.41 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,389.41 and 651.69 is: 978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,389.41 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,389.41 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,389.41 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 905,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,464.60/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.38

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