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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.52, 1,304.21 and 613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.52, 1,304.21 and 613.50 is: 847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.52 : 1,304.21 = 613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.52/1,304.21 = 613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.52x = 1,304.21 × 613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.52x = 800,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,129.77/944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.13

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