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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.07, 1,417.14 and 696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.07, 1,417.14 and 696.50 is: 1,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.07 : 1,417.14 = 696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.07/1,417.14 = 696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.07x = 1,417.14 × 696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.07x = 987,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,044.21/944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.52

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