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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,301.37 and 550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,301.37 and 550.27 is: 759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,301.37 = 550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,301.37 = 550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,301.37 × 550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 716,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,104.87/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.37

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