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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.84, 1,415.64 and 762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.84, 1,415.64 and 762.32 is: 1,142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.84 : 1,415.64 = 762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.84/1,415.64 = 762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.84x = 1,415.64 × 762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.84x = 1,079,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,170.68/944.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.17

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