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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.25, 1,441.09 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.25, 1,441.09 and 572.16 is: 789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.25 : 1,441.09 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.25/1,441.09 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.25x = 1,441.09 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.25x = 824,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,534.05/1,044.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.59

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