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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.64, 1,303.80 and 571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.64, 1,303.80 and 571.62 is: 788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.64 : 1,303.80 = 571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.64/1,303.80 = 571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.64x = 1,303.80 × 571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.64x = 745,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,278.16/944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.95

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