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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,418.13 and 528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,418.13 and 528.07 is: 792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,418.13 = 528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,418.13 = 528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,418.13 × 528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 748,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,872.51/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.49

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