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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.48, 1,387.64 and 650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.48, 1,387.64 and 650.07 is: 973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.48 : 1,387.64 = 650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.48/1,387.64 = 650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.48x = 1,387.64 × 650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.48x = 902,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,062.02/926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.64

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