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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.77, 1,304.61 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.77, 1,304.61 and 651.02 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.77 : 1,304.61 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.77/1,304.61 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.77x = 1,304.61 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.77x = 849,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,327.20/945.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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