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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.12, 1,303.38 and 571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.12, 1,303.38 and 571.18 is: 788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.12 : 1,303.38 = 571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.12/1,303.38 = 571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.12x = 1,303.38 × 571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.12x = 744,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,464.59/944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.53

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