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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.92, 1,304.94 and 890.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.92, 1,304.94 and 890.38 is: 1,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.92 : 1,304.94 = 890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.92/1,304.94 = 890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.92x = 1,304.94 × 890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.92x = 1,161,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,892.48/944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.62

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