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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.07, 1,301.92 and 612.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.07, 1,301.92 and 612.12 is: 844.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.07 : 1,301.92 = 612.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.07/1,301.92 = 612.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.07x = 1,301.92 × 612.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.07x = 796,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,931.27/944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.14

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