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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,415.36 and 512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,415.36 and 512.32 is: 767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,415.36 = 512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,415.36 = 512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,415.36 × 512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 725,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,117.24/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.35

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