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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.49, 1,303.25 and 551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.49, 1,303.25 and 551.44 is: 760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.49 : 1,303.25 = 551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.49/1,303.25 = 551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.49x = 1,303.25 × 551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.49x = 718,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,664.18/944.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.90

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