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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.48, 1,410.35 and 771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.48, 1,410.35 and 771.48 is: 1,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.48 : 1,410.35 = 771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.48/1,410.35 = 771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.48x = 1,410.35 × 771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.48x = 1,088,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,052.96/944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.02

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