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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,301.23 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,301.23 and 550.01 is: 758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,301.23 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,301.23 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,301.23 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 715,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,689.51/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.95

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