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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.44, 1,370.03 and 624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.44, 1,370.03 and 624.46 is: 935.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.44 : 1,370.03 = 624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.44/1,370.03 = 624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.44x = 1,370.03 × 624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.44x = 855,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,522.08/914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.57

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