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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.04, 1,302.81 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.04, 1,302.81 and 571.20 is: 788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.04 : 1,302.81 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.04/1,302.81 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.04x = 1,302.81 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.04x = 744,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,165.07/944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.28

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