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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,417.50 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,417.50 and 536.64 is: 805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,417.50 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,417.50 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,417.50 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 760,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,687.20/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.06

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