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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.84, 1,416.10 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.84, 1,416.10 and 712.98 is: 1,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.84 : 1,416.10 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.84/1,416.10 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.84x = 1,416.10 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.84x = 1,009,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,650.98/944.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.59

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