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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,301.94 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,301.94 and 710.80 is: 980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,301.94 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,301.94 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,301.94 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 925,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,418.95/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.23

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