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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,303.97 and 551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,303.97 and 551.94 is: 761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,303.97 = 551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,303.97 = 551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,303.97 × 551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 719,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,710.44/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.62

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