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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,301.70 and 550.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,301.70 and 550.34 is: 759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,301.70 = 550.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,301.70 = 550.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,301.70 × 550.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 716,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,377.58/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.21

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