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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.13, 1,302.80 and 566.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.13, 1,302.80 and 566.00 is: 781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.13 : 1,302.80 = 566.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.13/1,302.80 = 566.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.13x = 1,302.80 × 566.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.13x = 737,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,375.46/944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.01

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