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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.92, 1,305.21 and 769.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.92, 1,305.21 and 769.05 is: 1,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.92 : 1,305.21 = 769.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.92/1,305.21 = 769.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.92x = 1,305.21 × 769.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.92x = 1,003,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,774.63/944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.28

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