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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.48, 1,441.32 and 578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.48, 1,441.32 and 578.76 is: 798.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.48 : 1,441.32 = 578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.48/1,441.32 = 578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.48x = 1,441.32 × 578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.48x = 834,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,178.36/1,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.65

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