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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.04, 1,301.32 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.04, 1,301.32 and 550.01 is: 758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.04 : 1,301.32 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.04/1,301.32 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.04x = 1,301.32 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.04x = 715,739.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,739.01/943.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.97

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