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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,303.04 and 776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,303.04 and 776.32 is: 1,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,303.04 = 776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,303.04 = 776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,303.04 × 776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 1,011,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,576.01/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.50

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