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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.35, 1,301.79 and 550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.35, 1,301.79 and 550.45 is: 759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.35 : 1,301.79 = 550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.35/1,301.79 = 550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.35x = 1,301.79 × 550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.35x = 716,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,570.31/943.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.60

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