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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.59, 1,415.04 and 618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.59, 1,415.04 and 618.97 is: 927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.59 : 1,415.04 = 618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.59/1,415.04 = 618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.59x = 1,415.04 × 618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.59x = 875,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,867.31/944.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.25

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