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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,302 and 723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,302 and 723.11 is: 996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,302 = 723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,302 = 723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,302 × 723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 941,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,482.71/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.66

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