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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,302.21 and 664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,302.21 and 664.92 is: 917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,302.21 = 664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,302.21 = 664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,302.21 × 664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 865,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,865.47/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.13

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