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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,302.99 and 665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,302.99 and 665.11 is: 917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,302.99 = 665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,302.99 = 665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,302.99 × 665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 866,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,630.81/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.10

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