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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.78, 1,415.09 and 578.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.78, 1,415.09 and 578.46 is: 866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.78 : 1,415.09 = 578.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.78/1,415.09 = 578.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.78x = 1,415.09 × 578.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.78x = 818,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,570.07/944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.42

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