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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.84, 1,303.78 and 723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.84, 1,303.78 and 723.24 is: 998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.84 : 1,303.78 = 723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.84/1,303.78 = 723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.84x = 1,303.78 × 723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.84x = 942,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,945.85/944.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.00

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