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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.57, 1,304.03 and 722.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.57, 1,304.03 and 722.84 is: 997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.57 : 1,304.03 = 722.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.57/1,304.03 = 722.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.57x = 1,304.03 × 722.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.57x = 942,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,600.33/944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.91

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