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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.02, 1,302.51 and 633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.02, 1,302.51 and 633.52 is: 874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.02 : 1,302.51 = 633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.02/1,302.51 = 633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.02x = 1,302.51 × 633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.02x = 825,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,166.14/944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.10

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