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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.85, 1,303.88 and 551.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.85, 1,303.88 and 551.87 is: 761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.85 : 1,303.88 = 551.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.85/1,303.88 = 551.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.85x = 1,303.88 × 551.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.85x = 719,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,562.98/944.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.56

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