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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,416.12 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,416.12 and 534.25 is: 800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,416.12 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,416.12 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,416.12 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 756,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,552.36/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.69

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