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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,303.84 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,303.84 and 530.82 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,303.84 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,303.84 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,303.84 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 692,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,104.35/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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