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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.22, 1,441.02 and 578.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.22, 1,441.02 and 578.47 is: 798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.22 : 1,441.02 = 578.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.22/1,441.02 = 578.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.22x = 1,441.02 × 578.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.22x = 833,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,586.84/1,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.29

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