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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.29, 1,417.11 and 700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.29, 1,417.11 and 700.08 is: 1,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.29 : 1,417.11 = 700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.29/1,417.11 = 700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.29x = 1,417.11 × 700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.29x = 992,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,090.37/944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.62

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