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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.61, 1,302.34 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.61, 1,302.34 and 550.64 is: 759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.61 : 1,302.34 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.61/1,302.34 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.61x = 1,302.34 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.61x = 717,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,120.50/943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.98

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