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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,302.75 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,302.75 and 594.54 is: 820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,302.75 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,302.75 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,302.75 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 774,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,536.99/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.08

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