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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,303.70 and 571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,303.70 and 571.94 is: 789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,303.70 = 571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,303.70 = 571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,303.70 × 571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 745,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,635.32/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.24

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