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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.27, 1,302.23 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.27, 1,302.23 and 590.22 is: 813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.27 : 1,302.23 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.27/1,302.23 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.27x = 1,302.23 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.27x = 768,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,603.67/944.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.97

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