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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.91, 1,387.26 and 650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.91, 1,387.26 and 650.71 is: 974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.91 : 1,387.26 = 650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.91/1,387.26 = 650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.91x = 1,387.26 × 650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.91x = 902,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,703.95/925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.94

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