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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.54, 1,301.94 and 757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.54, 1,301.94 and 757.70 is: 1,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.54 : 1,301.94 = 757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.54/1,301.94 = 757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.54x = 1,301.94 × 757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.54x = 986,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,479.94/944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.40

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