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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.87, 1,417.21 and 638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.87, 1,417.21 and 638.69 is: 957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.87 : 1,417.21 = 638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.87/1,417.21 = 638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.87x = 1,417.21 × 638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.87x = 905,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,149.17/944.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.97

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