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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,301.78 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,301.78 and 550.48 is: 759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,301.78 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,301.78 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,301.78 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 716,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,603.85/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.36

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