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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.02, 1,304.48 and 724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.02, 1,304.48 and 724.50 is: 1,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.02 : 1,304.48 = 724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.02/1,304.48 = 724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.02x = 1,304.48 × 724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.02x = 945,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,095.76/944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.14

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