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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.94, 1,304.01 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.94, 1,304.01 and 530.94 is: 732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.94 : 1,304.01 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.94/1,304.01 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.94x = 1,304.01 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.94x = 692,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,351.07/944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.69

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