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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,309.83 and 650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,309.83 and 650.32 is: 897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,309.83 = 650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,309.83 = 650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,309.83 × 650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 851,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,798.84/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.67

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