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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.69, 1,302.25 and 550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.69, 1,302.25 and 550.71 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.69 : 1,302.25 = 550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.69/1,302.25 = 550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.69x = 1,302.25 × 550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.69x = 717,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,162.10/943.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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