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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,415.09 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,415.09 and 597.25 is: 894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,415.09 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,415.09 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,415.09 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 845,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,155.98/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.38

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