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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,303.14 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,303.14 and 530.28 is: 731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,303.14 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,303.14 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,303.14 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 691,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,029.08/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.81

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