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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,303.70 and 551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,303.70 and 551.79 is: 761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,303.70 = 551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,303.70 = 551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,303.70 × 551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 719,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,365.86/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.38

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