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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.78, 1,417.47 and 511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.78, 1,417.47 and 511.70 is: 767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.78 : 1,417.47 = 511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.78/1,417.47 = 511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.78x = 1,417.47 × 511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.78x = 725,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,319.40/944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.71

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