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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.24, 1,301.80 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.24, 1,301.80 and 594.32 is: 819.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.24 : 1,301.80 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.24/1,301.80 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.24x = 1,301.80 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.24x = 773,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,685.78/944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.37

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