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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.41, 1,414.78 and 532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.41, 1,414.78 and 532.29 is: 797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.41 : 1,414.78 = 532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.41/1,414.78 = 532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.41x = 1,414.78 × 532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.41x = 753,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,073.25/944.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.40

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