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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.85, 1,303.83 and 551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.85, 1,303.83 and 551.79 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.85 : 1,303.83 = 551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.85/1,303.83 = 551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.85x = 1,303.83 × 551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.85x = 719,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,440.36/944.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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