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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,417.86 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,417.86 and 619.08 is: 929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,417.86 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,417.86 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,417.86 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 877,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,768.77/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.15

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