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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.00, 1,302.77 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.00, 1,302.77 and 590.14 is: 814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.00 : 1,302.77 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.00/1,302.77 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.00x = 1,302.77 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.00x = 768,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,807.22/944.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.42

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