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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,303.16 and 736.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,303.16 and 736.83 is: 1,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,303.16 = 736.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,303.16 = 736.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,303.16 × 736.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 960,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,203.70/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.96

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