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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,411.56 and 752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,411.56 and 752.72 is: 1,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,411.56 = 752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,411.56 = 752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,411.56 × 752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 1,062,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,509.44/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.49

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