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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.79, 1,301.21 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.79, 1,301.21 and 550.01 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.79 : 1,301.21 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.79/1,301.21 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.79x = 1,301.21 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.79x = 715,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,678.51/942.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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