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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.48, 1,302.72 and 571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.48, 1,302.72 and 571.36 is: 788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.48 : 1,302.72 = 571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.48/1,302.72 = 571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.48x = 1,302.72 × 571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.48x = 744,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,322.10/944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.08

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