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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.86, 1,387.23 and 651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.86, 1,387.23 and 651.47 is: 976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.86 : 1,387.23 = 651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.86/1,387.23 = 651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.86x = 1,387.23 × 651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.86x = 903,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,731.79/925.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.10

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