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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,303.16 and 595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,303.16 and 595.13 is: 820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,303.16 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,303.16 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,303.16 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 775,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,540.12/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.99

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