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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,415.52 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,415.52 and 532.80 is: 798.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,415.52 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,415.52 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,415.52 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 754,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,189.06/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.16

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