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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,416.96 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,416.96 and 506.07 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,416.96 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,416.96 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,416.96 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 717,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,080.95/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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