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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,303.66 and 530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,303.66 and 530.70 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,303.66 = 530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,303.66 = 530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,303.66 × 530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 691,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,852.36/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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