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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,415.81 and 738.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,415.81 and 738.47 is: 1,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,415.81 = 738.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,415.81 = 738.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,415.81 × 738.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 1,045,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,538.60/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.60

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