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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,304.10 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,304.10 and 595.68 is: 822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,304.10 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,304.10 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,304.10 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 776,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,826.29/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.14

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