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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.27, 1,303.09 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.27, 1,303.09 and 650.03 is: 896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.27 : 1,303.09 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.27/1,303.09 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.27x = 1,303.09 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.27x = 847,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,039.45/945.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.08

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