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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944, 1,413.44 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944, 1,413.44 and 654.08 is: 979.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944 : 1,413.44 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944/1,413.44 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944x = 1,413.44 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944x = 924,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,502.84/944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.35

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