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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.44, 1,302.18 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.44, 1,302.18 and 550.72 is: 760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.44 : 1,302.18 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.44/1,302.18 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.44x = 1,302.18 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.44x = 717,136.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,136.57/943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.13

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