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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.49, 1,302.09 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.49, 1,302.09 and 550.44 is: 759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.49 : 1,302.09 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.49/1,302.09 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.49x = 1,302.09 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.49x = 716,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,722.42/943.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.65

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