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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.38, 1,414.57 and 597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.38, 1,414.57 and 597.54 is: 895.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.38 : 1,414.57 = 597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.38/1,414.57 = 597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.38x = 1,414.57 × 597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.38x = 845,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,262.16/944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.04

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