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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.86, 1,303.94 and 571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.86, 1,303.94 and 571.91 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.86 : 1,303.94 = 571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.86/1,303.94 = 571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.86x = 1,303.94 × 571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.86x = 745,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,736.33/944.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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