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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.58, 1,302.50 and 795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.58, 1,302.50 and 795.18 is: 1,096.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.58 : 1,302.50 = 795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.58/1,302.50 = 795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.58x = 1,302.50 × 795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.58x = 1,035,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,721.95/944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.49

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