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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,302.48 and 649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,302.48 and 649.68 is: 896.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,302.48 = 649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,302.48 = 649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,302.48 × 649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 846,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,195.21/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.13

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