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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.40, 1,414.44 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.40, 1,414.44 and 618.96 is: 927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.40 : 1,414.44 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.40/1,414.44 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.40x = 1,414.44 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.40x = 875,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,481.78/944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.02

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