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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.35, 1,302.75 and 551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.35, 1,302.75 and 551.30 is: 760.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.35 : 1,302.75 = 551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.35/1,302.75 = 551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.35x = 1,302.75 × 551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.35x = 718,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,206.08/944.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.53

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