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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.25, 1,302.24 and 612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.25, 1,302.24 and 612.55 is: 844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.25 : 1,302.24 = 612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.25/1,302.24 = 612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.25x = 1,302.24 × 612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.25x = 797,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,687.11/944.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.78

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