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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.13, 1,303.50 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.13, 1,303.50 and 682.60 is: 942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.13 : 1,303.50 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.13/1,303.50 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.13x = 1,303.50 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.13x = 889,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,769.10/944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.42

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