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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.05, 1,303.56 and 679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.05, 1,303.56 and 679.05 is: 937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.05 : 1,303.56 = 679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.05/1,303.56 = 679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.05x = 1,303.56 × 679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.05x = 885,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,182.42/944.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.64

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