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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.53, 1,302.15 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.53, 1,302.15 and 550.68 is: 759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.53 : 1,302.15 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.53/1,302.15 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.53x = 1,302.15 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.53x = 717,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,070.03/943.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.99

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