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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.13, 1,301.52 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.13, 1,301.52 and 550.23 is: 759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.13 : 1,301.52 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.13/1,301.52 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.13x = 1,301.52 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.13x = 716,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,136.73/943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.32

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