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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.50, 1,278.15 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.50, 1,278.15 and 650.94 is: 898.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.50 : 1,278.15 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.50/1,278.15 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.50x = 1,278.15 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.50x = 831,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,998.96/925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.97

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