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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,301.87 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,301.87 and 550.47 is: 759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,301.87 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,301.87 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,301.87 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 716,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,637.63/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.41

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