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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.87, 1,303.85 and 551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.87, 1,303.85 and 551.81 is: 761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.87 : 1,303.85 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.87/1,303.85 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.87x = 1,303.85 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.87x = 719,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,479.00/944.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.46

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