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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,413.90 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,413.90 and 636.12 is: 952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,413.90 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,413.90 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,413.90 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 899,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,410.07/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.48

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