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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.35, 1,302.99 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.35, 1,302.99 and 571.32 is: 788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.35 : 1,302.99 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.35/1,302.99 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.35x = 1,302.99 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.35x = 744,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,424.25/944.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.29

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