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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.48, 1,303.60 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.48, 1,303.60 and 571.76 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.48 : 1,303.60 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.48/1,303.60 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.48x = 1,303.60 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.48x = 745,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,346.34/944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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