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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.83, 1,414.50 and 578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.83, 1,414.50 and 578.50 is: 866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.83 : 1,414.50 = 578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.83/1,414.50 = 578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.83x = 1,414.50 × 578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.83x = 818,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,288.25/944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.07

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