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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.56, 1,416.64 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.56, 1,416.64 and 669.88 is: 1,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.56 : 1,416.64 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.56/1,416.64 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.56x = 1,416.64 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.56x = 948,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,978.80/944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.68

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