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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.28, 1,302.94 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.28, 1,302.94 and 551.36 is: 760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.28 : 1,302.94 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.28/1,302.94 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.28x = 1,302.94 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.28x = 718,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,389.00/944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.78

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