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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,414.34 and 577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,414.34 and 577.96 is: 865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,414.34 = 577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,414.34 = 577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,414.34 × 577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 817,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,431.95/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.67

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