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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.72, 1,303.04 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.72, 1,303.04 and 650.70 is: 897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.72 : 1,303.04 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.72/1,303.04 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.72x = 1,303.04 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.72x = 847,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,888.13/944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.50

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