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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.36, 1,417.07 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.36, 1,417.07 and 528.21 is: 792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.36 : 1,417.07 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.36/1,417.07 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.36x = 1,417.07 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.36x = 748,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,507.90/944.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.61

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