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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.06, 1,411.83 and 532.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.06, 1,411.83 and 532.17 is: 795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.06 : 1,411.83 = 532.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.06/1,411.83 = 532.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.06x = 1,411.83 × 532.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.06x = 751,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,333.57/944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.86

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