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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,303.76 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,303.76 and 530.76 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,303.76 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,303.76 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,303.76 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 691,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,983.66/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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