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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.36, 1,387.98 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.36, 1,387.98 and 651.96 is: 976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.36 : 1,387.98 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.36/1,387.98 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.36x = 1,387.98 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.36x = 904,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,907.44/926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.84

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