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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,415.92 and 579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,415.92 and 579.12 is: 868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,415.92 = 579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,415.92 = 579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,415.92 × 579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 819,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,987.59/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.48

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