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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.01, 1,300.91 and 628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.01, 1,300.91 and 628.92 is: 866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.01 : 1,300.91 = 628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.01/1,300.91 = 628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.01x = 1,300.91 × 628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.01x = 818,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,168.32/944.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.69

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