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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,417.49 and 672.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,417.49 and 672.65 is: 1,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,417.49 = 672.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,417.49 = 672.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,417.49 × 672.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 953,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,467.56/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.15

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