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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,302.54 and 551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,302.54 and 551.12 is: 760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,302.54 = 551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,302.54 = 551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,302.54 × 551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 717,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,855.84/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.54

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