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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,389.24 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,389.24 and 652.52 is: 977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,389.24 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,389.24 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,389.24 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 906,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,499.94/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.35

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