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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,302.93 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,302.93 and 683.06 is: 941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,302.93 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,302.93 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,302.93 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 889,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,979.37/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.96

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