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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,303.60 and 650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,303.60 and 650.08 is: 896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,303.60 = 650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,303.60 = 650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,303.60 × 650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 847,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,444.29/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.50

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