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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.75, 1,303.84 and 530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.75, 1,303.84 and 530.83 is: 732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.75 : 1,303.84 = 530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.75/1,303.84 = 530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.75x = 1,303.84 × 530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.75x = 692,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,114.73/944.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.59

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