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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.14, 1,303.97 and 649.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.14, 1,303.97 and 649.89 is: 896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.14 : 1,303.97 = 649.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.14/1,303.97 = 649.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.14x = 1,303.97 × 649.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.14x = 847,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,433.81/945.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.63

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