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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.01, 1,303.99 and 551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.01, 1,303.99 and 551.98 is: 761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.01 : 1,303.99 = 551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.01/1,303.99 = 551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.01x = 1,303.99 × 551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.01x = 719,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,776.40/945.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.66

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