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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,415.83 and 750.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,415.83 and 750.57 is: 1,124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,415.83 = 750.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,415.83 = 750.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,415.83 × 750.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 1,062,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,679.52/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.56

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