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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.35, 1,301.37 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.35, 1,301.37 and 550.13 is: 758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.35 : 1,301.37 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.35/1,301.37 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.35x = 1,301.37 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.35x = 715,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,914.11/943.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.91

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