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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,303.01 and 571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,303.01 and 571.15 is: 788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,303.01 = 571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,303.01 = 571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,303.01 × 571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 744,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,214.16/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.23

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