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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.60, 1,303.65 and 551.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.60, 1,303.65 and 551.62 is: 761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.60 : 1,303.65 = 551.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.60/1,303.65 = 551.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.60x = 1,303.65 × 551.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.60x = 719,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,116.15/944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.29

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