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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.47, 1,388.61 and 651.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.47, 1,388.61 and 651.07 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.47 : 1,388.61 = 651.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.47/1,388.61 = 651.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.47x = 1,388.61 × 651.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.47x = 904,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,082.31/926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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