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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.41, 1,417.26 and 578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.41, 1,417.26 and 578.08 is: 867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.41 : 1,417.26 = 578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.41/1,417.26 = 578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.41x = 1,417.26 × 578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.41x = 819,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,289.66/944.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.51

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