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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.06, 1,303.31 and 612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.06, 1,303.31 and 612.68 is: 845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.06 : 1,303.31 = 612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.06/1,303.31 = 612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.06x = 1,303.31 × 612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.06x = 798,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,508.91/944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.82

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