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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.23, 1,294.91 and 904.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.23, 1,294.91 and 904.81 is: 1,240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.23 : 1,294.91 = 904.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.23/1,294.91 = 904.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.23x = 1,294.91 × 904.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.23x = 1,171,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,647.52/944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.85

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