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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.40, 1,412.76 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.40, 1,412.76 and 699.20 is: 1,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.40 : 1,412.76 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.40/1,412.76 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.40x = 1,412.76 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.40x = 987,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,801.79/944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.96

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