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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.61, 1,303.71 and 551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.61, 1,303.71 and 551.56 is: 761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.61 : 1,303.71 = 551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.61/1,303.71 = 551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.61x = 1,303.71 × 551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.61x = 719,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,069.15/944.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.24

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