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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,303.53 and 572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,303.53 and 572.06 is: 789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,303.53 = 572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,303.53 = 572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,303.53 × 572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 745,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,697.37/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.13

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