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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.51, 1,413.88 and 700.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.51, 1,413.88 and 700.43 is: 1,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.51 : 1,413.88 = 700.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.51/1,413.88 = 700.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.51x = 1,413.88 × 700.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.51x = 990,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,315.15/944.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.50

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