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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.33, 1,417.09 and 666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.33, 1,417.09 and 666.52 is: 1,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.33 : 1,417.09 = 666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.33/1,417.09 = 666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.33x = 1,417.09 × 666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.33x = 944,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,518.83/944.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.20

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