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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.40, 1,301.76 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.40, 1,301.76 and 633.36 is: 873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.40 : 1,301.76 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.40/1,301.76 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.40x = 1,301.76 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.40x = 824,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,482.71/944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.02

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