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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.12, 1,301.47 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.12, 1,301.47 and 628.83 is: 866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.12 : 1,301.47 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.12/1,301.47 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.12x = 1,301.47 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.12x = 818,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,401.81/944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.84

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