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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.80, 1,302.26 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.80, 1,302.26 and 550.84 is: 760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.80 : 1,302.26 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.80/1,302.26 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.80x = 1,302.26 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.80x = 717,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,336.90/943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.05

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