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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,416.68 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,416.68 and 511.62 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,416.68 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,416.68 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,416.68 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 724,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,801.82/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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