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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.06, 1,304.03 and 648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.06, 1,304.03 and 648.81 is: 896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.06 : 1,304.03 = 648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.06/1,304.03 = 648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.06x = 1,304.03 × 648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.06x = 846,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,069.33/944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.21

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