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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.43, 1,302.97 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.43, 1,302.97 and 530.43 is: 731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.43 : 1,302.97 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.43/1,302.97 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.43x = 1,302.97 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.43x = 691,134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,134.38/944.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.80

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