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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.04, 1,301.16 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.04, 1,301.16 and 549.92 is: 758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.04 : 1,301.16 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.04/1,301.16 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.04x = 1,301.16 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.04x = 715,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,533.91/943.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.75

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