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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,417.32 and 701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,417.32 and 701.84 is: 1,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,417.32 = 701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,417.32 = 701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,417.32 × 701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 994,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,731.87/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.67

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