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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.98, 1,418.39 and 580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.98, 1,418.39 and 580.48 is: 871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.98 : 1,418.39 = 580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.98/1,418.39 = 580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.98x = 1,418.39 × 580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.98x = 823,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,347.03/944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.29

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