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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.23, 1,303.06 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.23, 1,303.06 and 518.88 is: 716.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.23 : 1,303.06 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.23/1,303.06 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.23x = 1,303.06 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.23x = 676,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,134.13/944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.07

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