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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.48, 1,416.78 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.48, 1,416.78 and 533.94 is: 800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.48 : 1,416.78 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.48/1,416.78 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.48x = 1,416.78 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.48x = 756,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,475.51/944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.95

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