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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.28, 1,303.86 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.28, 1,303.86 and 650.68 is: 897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.28 : 1,303.86 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.28/1,303.86 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.28x = 1,303.86 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.28x = 848,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,395.62/945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.51

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