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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,302.86 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,302.86 and 551.04 is: 760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,302.86 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,302.86 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,302.86 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 717,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,925.22/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.44

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