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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,303.44 and 682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,303.44 and 682.24 is: 941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,303.44 = 682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,303.44 = 682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,303.44 × 682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 889,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,258.91/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.21

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