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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,416.12 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,416.12 and 511.44 is: 767.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,416.12 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,416.12 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,416.12 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 724,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,260.41/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.16

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