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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,301.96 and 624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,301.96 and 624.92 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,301.96 = 624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,301.96 = 624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,301.96 × 624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 813,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,611.21/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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