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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,414.42 and 597.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,414.42 and 597.73 is: 894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,414.42 = 597.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,414.42 = 597.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,414.42 × 597.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 845,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,441.27/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.73

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