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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,303.97 and 530.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,303.97 and 530.91 is: 732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,303.97 = 530.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,303.97 = 530.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,303.97 × 530.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 692,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,287.45/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.65

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