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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.73, 1,418.01 and 580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.73, 1,418.01 and 580.23 is: 870.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.73 : 1,418.01 = 580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.73/1,418.01 = 580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.73x = 1,418.01 × 580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.73x = 822,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,769.77/944.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.90

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