Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944, 1,303 and 758.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 944, 1,303 and 758.12 is: 1,046.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944 : 1,303 = 758.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944/1,303 = 758.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944x = 1,303 × 758.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944x = 987,830.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 987,830.36/944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,046.43
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