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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.06, 1,302.62 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.06, 1,302.62 and 612.50 is: 845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.06 : 1,302.62 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.06/1,302.62 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.06x = 1,302.62 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.06x = 797,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,845.17/944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.13

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