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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.24, 1,301.04 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.24, 1,301.04 and 549.88 is: 758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.24 : 1,301.04 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.24/1,301.04 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.24x = 1,301.04 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.24x = 715,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,415.88/943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.47

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