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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.24, 1,414.14 and 618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.24, 1,414.14 and 618.68 is: 926.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.24 : 1,414.14 = 618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.24/1,414.14 = 618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.24x = 1,414.14 × 618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.24x = 874,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,900.14/944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.57

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