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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,415.31 and 636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,415.31 and 636.09 is: 953.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,415.31 = 636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,415.31 = 636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,415.31 × 636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 900,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,256.85/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.50

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