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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.40, 1,415.52 and 512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.40, 1,415.52 and 512.40 is: 768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.40 : 1,415.52 = 512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.40/1,415.52 = 512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.40x = 1,415.52 × 512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.40x = 725,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,312.45/944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.01

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