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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,415.88 and 700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,415.88 and 700.26 is: 1,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,415.88 = 700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,415.88 = 700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,415.88 × 700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 991,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,484.13/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.32

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