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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.38, 1,415.89 and 635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.38, 1,415.89 and 635.47 is: 952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.38 : 1,415.89 = 635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.38/1,415.89 = 635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.38x = 1,415.89 × 635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.38x = 899,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,755.62/944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.75

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