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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.44, 1,414.41 and 618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.44, 1,414.41 and 618.82 is: 926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.44 : 1,414.41 = 618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.44/1,414.41 = 618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.44x = 1,414.41 × 618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.44x = 875,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,265.20/944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.76

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