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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.55, 1,303.50 and 571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.55, 1,303.50 and 571.48 is: 788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.55 : 1,303.50 = 571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.55/1,303.50 = 571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.55x = 1,303.50 × 571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.55x = 744,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,924.18/944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.66

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