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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.05, 1,303.57 and 649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.05, 1,303.57 and 649.80 is: 896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.05 : 1,303.57 = 649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.05/1,303.57 = 649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.05x = 1,303.57 × 649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.05x = 847,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,060.60/945.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.32

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