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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.96, 1,387.86 and 650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.96, 1,387.86 and 650.56 is: 975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.96 : 1,387.86 = 650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.96/1,387.86 = 650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.96x = 1,387.86 × 650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.96x = 902,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,886.20/925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.08

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