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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,413.86 and 701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,413.86 and 701.64 is: 1,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,413.86 = 701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,413.86 = 701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,413.86 × 701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 992,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,017.22/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.15

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