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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.56, 1,301.88 and 550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.56, 1,301.88 and 550.58 is: 759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.56 : 1,301.88 = 550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.56/1,301.88 = 550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.56x = 1,301.88 × 550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.56x = 716,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,782.58/943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.66

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