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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.06, 1,303.99 and 551.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.06, 1,303.99 and 551.91 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.06 : 1,303.99 = 551.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.06/1,303.99 = 551.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.06x = 1,303.99 × 551.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.06x = 719,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,683.74/945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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