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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,302.45 and 550.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,302.45 and 550.99 is: 760.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,302.45 = 550.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,302.45 = 550.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,302.45 × 550.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 717,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,636.93/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.34

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