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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,414.71 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,414.71 and 533.34 is: 798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,414.71 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,414.71 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,414.71 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 754,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,521.43/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.59

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