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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.57, 1,302.82 and 649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.57, 1,302.82 and 649.94 is: 896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.57 : 1,302.82 = 649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.57/1,302.82 = 649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.57x = 1,302.82 × 649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.57x = 846,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,746.69/944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.43

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