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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,302.18 and 550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,302.18 and 550.58 is: 759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,302.18 = 550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,302.18 = 550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,302.18 × 550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 716,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,954.26/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.63

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