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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.32, 1,303.15 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.32, 1,303.15 and 530.32 is: 731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.32 : 1,303.15 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.32/1,303.15 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.32x = 1,303.15 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.32x = 691,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,086.51/944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.84

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