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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,303.48 and 551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,303.48 and 551.51 is: 760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,303.48 = 551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,303.48 = 551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,303.48 × 551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 718,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,872.98/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.91

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