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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,415.16 and 698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,415.16 and 698.82 is: 1,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,415.16 = 698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,415.16 = 698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,415.16 × 698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 988,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,942.11/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.30

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