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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.25, 1,417.58 and 511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.25, 1,417.58 and 511.71 is: 768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.25 : 1,417.58 = 511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.25/1,417.58 = 511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.25x = 1,417.58 × 511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.25x = 725,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,389.86/944.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.22

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