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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.83, 1,301.97 and 780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.83, 1,301.97 and 780.22 is: 1,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.83 : 1,301.97 = 780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.83/1,301.97 = 780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.83x = 1,301.97 × 780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.83x = 1,015,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,823.03/944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.14

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