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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.98, 1,301.32 and 832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.98, 1,301.32 and 832.38 is: 1,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.98 : 1,301.32 = 832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.98/1,301.32 = 832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.98x = 1,301.32 × 832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.98x = 1,083,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,192.74/944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.26

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