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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,418.40 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,418.40 and 670.92 is: 1,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,418.40 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,418.40 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,418.40 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 951,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,632.93/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.91

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