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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.68, 1,303.78 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.68, 1,303.78 and 530.76 is: 732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.68 : 1,303.78 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.68/1,303.78 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.68x = 1,303.78 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.68x = 691,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,994.27/944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.52

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