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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.05, 1,303.26 and 612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.05, 1,303.26 and 612.74 is: 845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.05 : 1,303.26 = 612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.05/1,303.26 = 612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.05x = 1,303.26 × 612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.05x = 798,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,559.53/944.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.89

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