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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.66, 1,418.19 and 599.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.66, 1,418.19 and 599.45 is: 899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.66 : 1,418.19 = 599.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.66/1,418.19 = 599.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.66x = 1,418.19 × 599.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.66x = 850,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,124.66/944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.92

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