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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.30, 1,300.05 and 744.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.30, 1,300.05 and 744.77 is: 1,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.30 : 1,300.05 = 744.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.30/1,300.05 = 744.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.30x = 1,300.05 × 744.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.30x = 968,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,231.74/944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.35

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