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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.37, 1,302.06 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.37, 1,302.06 and 550.62 is: 759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.37 : 1,302.06 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.37/1,302.06 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.37x = 1,302.06 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.37x = 716,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,940.28/943.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.98

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