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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.25, 1,416.44 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.25, 1,416.44 and 533.58 is: 800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.25 : 1,416.44 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.25/1,416.44 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.25x = 1,416.44 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.25x = 755,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,784.06/944.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.41

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