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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.92, 1,303.55 and 630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.92, 1,303.55 and 630.10 is: 869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.92 : 1,303.55 = 630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.92/1,303.55 = 630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.92x = 1,303.55 × 630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.92x = 821,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,366.86/944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.24

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