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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.81, 1,304.00 and 571.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.81, 1,304.00 and 571.81 is: 789.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.81 : 1,304.00 = 571.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.81/1,304.00 = 571.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.81x = 1,304.00 × 571.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.81x = 745,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,638.71/944.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.19

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