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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.04, 1,302.71 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.04, 1,302.71 and 570.90 is: 787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.04 : 1,302.71 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.04/1,302.71 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.04x = 1,302.71 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.04x = 743,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,717.14/944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.80

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