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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.56, 1,306.11 and 650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.56, 1,306.11 and 650.31 is: 898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.56 : 1,306.11 = 650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.56/1,306.11 = 650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.56x = 1,306.11 × 650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.56x = 849,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,376.39/945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.28

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