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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.32, 1,414.64 and 749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.32, 1,414.64 and 749.68 is: 1,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.32 : 1,414.64 = 749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.32/1,414.64 = 749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.32x = 1,414.64 × 749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.32x = 1,060,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,520.24/944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.06

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