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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,304.82 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,304.82 and 650.52 is: 898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,304.82 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,304.82 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,304.82 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 848,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,811.51/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.04

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