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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,305.04 and 650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,305.04 and 650.84 is: 897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,305.04 = 650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,305.04 = 650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,305.04 × 650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 849,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,372.23/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.78

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