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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,302.94 and 629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,302.94 and 629.75 is: 868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,302.94 = 629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,302.94 = 629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,302.94 × 629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 820,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,523.30/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.61

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