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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.22, 1,303.05 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.22, 1,303.05 and 551.28 is: 760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.22 : 1,303.05 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.22/1,303.05 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.22x = 1,303.05 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.22x = 718,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,345.40/944.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.78

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