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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.37, 1,303.14 and 613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.37, 1,303.14 and 613.08 is: 845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.37 : 1,303.14 = 613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.37/1,303.14 = 613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.37x = 1,303.14 × 613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.37x = 798,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,929.07/944.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.99

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