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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.38, 1,388.03 and 651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.38, 1,388.03 and 651.90 is: 976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.38 : 1,388.03 = 651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.38/1,388.03 = 651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.38x = 1,388.03 × 651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.38x = 904,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,851.55/926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.76

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