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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.55, 1,303.72 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.55, 1,303.72 and 608.68 is: 840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.55 : 1,303.72 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.55/1,303.72 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.55x = 1,303.72 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.55x = 793,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,548.29/944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.13

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