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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.01, 1,303.11 and 571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.01, 1,303.11 and 571.29 is: 788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.01 : 1,303.11 = 571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.01/1,303.11 = 571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.01x = 1,303.11 × 571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.01x = 744,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,453.71/944.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.61

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