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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,302.75 and 612.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,302.75 and 612.63 is: 845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,302.75 = 612.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,302.75 = 612.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,302.75 × 612.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 798,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,103.73/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.28

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