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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.74, 1,415.66 and 635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.74, 1,415.66 and 635.45 is: 952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.74 : 1,415.66 = 635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.74/1,415.66 = 635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.74x = 1,415.66 × 635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.74x = 899,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,575.66/944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.20

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