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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.29, 1,416.49 and 868.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.29, 1,416.49 and 868.19 is: 1,302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.29 : 1,416.49 = 868.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.29/1,416.49 = 868.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.29x = 1,416.49 × 868.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.29x = 1,229,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,773.20/944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.32

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