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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,303.78 and 595.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,303.78 and 595.65 is: 821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,303.78 = 595.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,303.78 = 595.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,303.78 × 595.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 776,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,593.58/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.83

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