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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.04, 1,302.56 and 571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.04, 1,302.56 and 571.01 is: 787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.04 : 1,302.56 = 571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.04/1,302.56 = 571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.04x = 1,302.56 × 571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.04x = 743,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,774.79/944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.86

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