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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,300.90 and 549.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,300.90 and 549.79 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,300.90 = 549.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,300.90 = 549.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,300.90 × 549.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 715,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,221.81/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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