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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,304.01 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,304.01 and 650.94 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,304.01 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,304.01 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,304.01 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 848,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,832.27/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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