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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.02, 1,416.04 and 559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.02, 1,416.04 and 559 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.02 : 1,416.04 = 559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.02/1,416.04 = 559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.02x = 1,416.04 × 559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.02x = 791,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,566.36/944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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