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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,417.08 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,417.08 and 505.77 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,417.08 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,417.08 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,417.08 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 716,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,716.55/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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