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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.23, 1,417.26 and 579.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.23, 1,417.26 and 579.73 is: 870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.23 : 1,417.26 = 579.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.23/1,417.26 = 579.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.23x = 1,417.26 × 579.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.23x = 821,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,628.14/944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.16

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