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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.48, 1,415.72 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.48, 1,415.72 and 510.72 is: 765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.48 : 1,415.72 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.48/1,415.72 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.48x = 1,415.72 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.48x = 723,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,036.52/944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.54

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