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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.09, 1,303.92 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.09, 1,303.92 and 551.97 is: 761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.09 : 1,303.92 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.09/1,303.92 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.09x = 1,303.92 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.09x = 719,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,724.72/945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.54

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