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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.60, 1,303.44 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.60, 1,303.44 and 571.64 is: 788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.60 : 1,303.44 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.60/1,303.44 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.60x = 1,303.44 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.60x = 745,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,098.44/944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.80

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