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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,303.56 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,303.56 and 595.44 is: 821.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,303.56 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,303.56 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,303.56 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 776,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,191.77/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.68

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