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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.21, 1,301.73 and 550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.21, 1,301.73 and 550.36 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.21 : 1,301.73 = 550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.21/1,301.73 = 550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.21x = 1,301.73 × 550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.21x = 716,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,420.12/943.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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