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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,302.51 and 550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,302.51 and 550.90 is: 760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,302.51 = 550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,302.51 = 550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,302.51 × 550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 717,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,552.76/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.22

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