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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,301.36 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,301.36 and 550.08 is: 759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,301.36 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,301.36 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,301.36 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 715,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,852.11/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.12

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