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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,387.64 and 650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,387.64 and 650.96 is: 975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,387.64 = 650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,387.64 = 650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,387.64 × 650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 903,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,298.13/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.32

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