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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,295.54 and 930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,295.54 and 930.59 is: 1,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,295.54 = 930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,295.54 = 930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,295.54 × 930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 1,205,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,619.02/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.83

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