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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.53, 1,417.08 and 533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.53, 1,417.08 and 533.95 is: 801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.53 : 1,417.08 = 533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.53/1,417.08 = 533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.53x = 1,417.08 × 533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.53x = 756,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,649.87/944.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.09

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