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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.30, 1,304.48 and 650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.30, 1,304.48 and 650.56 is: 897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.30 : 1,304.48 = 650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.30/1,304.48 = 650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.30x = 1,304.48 × 650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.30x = 848,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,642.51/945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.75

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