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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.43, 1,303.12 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.43, 1,303.12 and 571.34 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.43 : 1,303.12 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.43/1,303.12 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.43x = 1,303.12 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.43x = 744,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,515.21/944.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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