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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,303.98 and 551.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,303.98 and 551.85 is: 761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,303.98 = 551.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,303.98 = 551.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,303.98 × 551.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 719,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,601.36/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.40

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