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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.57, 1,302.01 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.57, 1,302.01 and 550.54 is: 759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.57 : 1,302.01 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.57/1,302.01 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.57x = 1,302.01 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.57x = 716,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,808.59/943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.68

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