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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.12, 1,416.78 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.12, 1,416.78 and 511.56 is: 767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.12 : 1,416.78 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.12/1,416.78 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.12x = 1,416.78 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.12x = 724,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,767.98/944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.67

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