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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.37, 1,303.04 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.37, 1,303.04 and 551.32 is: 760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.37 : 1,303.04 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.37/1,303.04 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.37x = 1,303.04 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.37x = 718,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,390.13/944.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.71

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