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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.58, 1,416.62 and 669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.58, 1,416.62 and 669.86 is: 1,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.58 : 1,416.62 = 669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.58/1,416.62 = 669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.58x = 1,416.62 × 669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.58x = 948,937.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,937.07/944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.61

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