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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.72, 1,303.19 and 571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.72, 1,303.19 and 571.80 is: 788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.72 : 1,303.19 = 571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.72/1,303.19 = 571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.72x = 1,303.19 × 571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.72x = 745,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,161.18/944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.77

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