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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.53, 1,303.53 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.53, 1,303.53 and 551.68 is: 761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.53 : 1,303.53 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.53/1,303.53 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.53x = 1,303.53 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.53x = 719,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,131.43/944.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.36

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