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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.18, 1,302.98 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.18, 1,302.98 and 571.08 is: 788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.18 : 1,302.98 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.18/1,302.98 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.18x = 1,302.98 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.18x = 744,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,107.25/944.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.10

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