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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.64, 1,302.29 and 550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.64, 1,302.29 and 550.63 is: 759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.64 : 1,302.29 = 550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.64/1,302.29 = 550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.64x = 1,302.29 × 550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.64x = 717,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,079.94/943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.91

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