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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,303.96 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,303.96 and 590.72 is: 815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,303.96 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,303.96 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,303.96 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 770,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,275.25/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.28

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