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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.44, 1,415.25 and 635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.44, 1,415.25 and 635.26 is: 951.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.44 : 1,415.25 = 635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.44/1,415.25 = 635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.44x = 1,415.25 × 635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.44x = 899,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,051.72/944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.94

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