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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.87, 1,302.45 and 551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.87, 1,302.45 and 551.12 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.87 : 1,302.45 = 551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.87/1,302.45 = 551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.87x = 1,302.45 × 551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.87x = 717,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,811.43/943.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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