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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.24, 1,303.22 and 590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.24, 1,303.22 and 590.32 is: 814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.24 : 1,303.22 = 590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.24/1,303.22 = 590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.24x = 1,303.22 × 590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.24x = 769,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,316.83/944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.75

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