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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.56, 1,304.73 and 649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.56, 1,304.73 and 649.31 is: 896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.56 : 1,304.73 = 649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.56/1,304.73 = 649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.56x = 1,304.73 × 649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.56x = 847,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,170.99/944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.90

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