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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,301.40 and 550.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,301.40 and 550.31 is: 759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,301.40 = 550.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,301.40 = 550.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,301.40 × 550.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 716,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,166.93/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.44

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