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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.20, 1,302.60 and 612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.20, 1,302.60 and 612.64 is: 845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.20 : 1,302.60 = 612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.20/1,302.60 = 612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.20x = 1,302.60 × 612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.20x = 798,024.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,024.86/944.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.19

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