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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.66, 1,386.89 and 650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.66, 1,386.89 and 650.46 is: 974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.66 : 1,386.89 = 650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.66/1,386.89 = 650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.66x = 1,386.89 × 650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.66x = 902,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,113.22/925.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.56

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