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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.58, 1,304.15 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.58, 1,304.15 and 591.04 is: 816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.58 : 1,304.15 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.58/1,304.15 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.58x = 1,304.15 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.58x = 770,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,804.82/944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.03

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