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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.88, 1,303.82 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.88, 1,303.82 and 552.02 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.88 : 1,303.82 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.88/1,303.82 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.88x = 1,303.82 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.88x = 719,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,734.72/944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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