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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.55, 1,303.56 and 551.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.55, 1,303.56 and 551.57 is: 761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.55 : 1,303.56 = 551.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.55/1,303.56 = 551.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.55x = 1,303.56 × 551.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.55x = 718,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,998.07/944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.21

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