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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.59, 1,303.55 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.59, 1,303.55 and 551.54 is: 761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.59 : 1,303.55 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.59/1,303.55 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.59x = 1,303.55 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.59x = 718,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,959.97/944.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.13

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