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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.14, 1,413.77 and 652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.14, 1,413.77 and 652.54 is: 977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.14 : 1,413.77 = 652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.14/1,413.77 = 652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.14x = 1,413.77 × 652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.14x = 922,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,531.14/944.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.12

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