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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.49, 1,415.14 and 578.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.49, 1,415.14 and 578.51 is: 866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.49 : 1,415.14 = 578.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.49/1,415.14 = 578.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.49x = 1,415.14 × 578.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.49x = 818,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,676.30/944.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.79

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