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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,302.62 and 594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,302.62 and 594.59 is: 820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,302.62 = 594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,302.62 = 594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,302.62 × 594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 774,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,515.34/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.37

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