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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,413.25 and 596.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,413.25 and 596.23 is: 892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,413.25 = 596.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,413.25 = 596.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,413.25 × 596.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 842,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,622.05/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.53

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