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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.95, 1,565.79 and 582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.95, 1,565.79 and 582.44 is: 872.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.95 : 1,565.79 = 582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.95/1,565.79 = 582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.95x = 1,565.79 × 582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.95x = 911,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,970.90/1,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.75

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