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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.38, 1,441.22 and 624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.38, 1,441.22 and 624.92 is: 862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.38 : 1,441.22 = 624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.38/1,441.22 = 624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.38x = 1,441.22 × 624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.38x = 900,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,647.20/1,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.37

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