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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.05, 1,302.71 and 551.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.05, 1,302.71 and 551.11 is: 760.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.05 : 1,302.71 = 551.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.05/1,302.71 = 551.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.05x = 1,302.71 × 551.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.05x = 717,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,930.50/944.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.48

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