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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.21, 1,302.12 and 748.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.21, 1,302.12 and 748.19 is: 1,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.21 : 1,302.12 = 748.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.21/1,302.12 = 748.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.21x = 1,302.12 × 748.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.21x = 974,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,233.16/944.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.80

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