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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.01, 1,301.30 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.01, 1,301.30 and 550.02 is: 759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.01 : 1,301.30 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.01/1,301.30 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.01x = 1,301.30 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.01x = 715,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,742.40/943.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.00

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