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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.63, 1,302.21 and 550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.63, 1,302.21 and 550.91 is: 760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.63 : 1,302.21 = 550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.63/1,302.21 = 550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.63x = 1,302.21 × 550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.63x = 717,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,400.51/943.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.26

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