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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.44, 1,414.30 and 596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.44, 1,414.30 and 596.74 is: 893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.44 : 1,414.30 = 596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.44/1,414.30 = 596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.44x = 1,414.30 × 596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.44x = 843,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,969.38/944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.62

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