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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,304.04 and 571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,304.04 and 571.84 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,304.04 = 571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,304.04 = 571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,304.04 × 571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 745,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,702.23/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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