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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.90, 1,303.51 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.90, 1,303.51 and 566.60 is: 781.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.90 : 1,303.51 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.90/1,303.51 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.90x = 1,303.51 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.90x = 738,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,568.77/944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.64

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