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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,389.96 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,389.96 and 648.24 is: 972.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,389.96 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,389.96 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,389.96 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 901,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,027.67/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.27

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