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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,386.99 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,386.99 and 651.02 is: 975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,386.99 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,386.99 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,386.99 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 902,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,951.29/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.10

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