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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.90, 1,303.99 and 571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.90, 1,303.99 and 571.95 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.90 : 1,303.99 = 571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.90/1,303.99 = 571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.90x = 1,303.99 × 571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.90x = 745,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,817.08/944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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