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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.33, 1,303.25 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.33, 1,303.25 and 551.25 is: 760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.33 : 1,303.25 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.33/1,303.25 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.33x = 1,303.25 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.33x = 718,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,413.81/944.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.77

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