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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.88, 1,301.16 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.88, 1,301.16 and 550.16 is: 759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.88 : 1,301.16 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.88/1,301.16 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.88x = 1,301.16 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.88x = 715,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,846.19/942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.21

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