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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.31, 1,301.81 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.31, 1,301.81 and 550.26 is: 759.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.31 : 1,301.81 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.31/1,301.81 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.31x = 1,301.81 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.31x = 716,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,331.22/943.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.38

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