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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.06, 1,415.14 and 654.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.06, 1,415.14 and 654.89 is: 981.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.06 : 1,415.14 = 654.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.06/1,415.14 = 654.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.06x = 1,415.14 × 654.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.06x = 926,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,752.32/944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.67

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