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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.87, 1,304.10 and 613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.87, 1,304.10 and 613.58 is: 846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.87 : 1,304.10 = 613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.87/1,304.10 = 613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.87x = 1,304.10 × 613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.87x = 800,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,163.16/944.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.85

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