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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,302.80 and 594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,302.80 and 594.76 is: 820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,302.80 = 594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,302.80 = 594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,302.80 × 594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 774,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,853.33/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.75

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