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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.93, 1,302.68 and 825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.93, 1,302.68 and 825.56 is: 1,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.93 : 1,302.68 = 825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.93/1,302.68 = 825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.93x = 1,302.68 × 825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.93x = 1,075,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,429.86/944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.11

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