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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,302.57 and 550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,302.57 and 550.78 is: 760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,302.57 = 550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,302.57 = 550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,302.57 × 550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 717,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,429.50/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.12

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