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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.26, 1,301.70 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.26, 1,301.70 and 550.54 is: 759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.26 : 1,301.70 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.26/1,301.70 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.26x = 1,301.70 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.26x = 716,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,637.92/943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.75

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