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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.83, 1,303.08 and 645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.83, 1,303.08 and 645.57 is: 890.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.83 : 1,303.08 = 645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.83/1,303.08 = 645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.83x = 1,303.08 × 645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.83x = 841,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,229.36/944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.35

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