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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,301.63 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,301.63 and 550.26 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,301.63 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,301.63 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,301.63 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 716,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,232.17/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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