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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,304.70 and 591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,304.70 and 591.03 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,304.70 = 591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,304.70 = 591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,304.70 × 591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 771,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,116.84/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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