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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.91, 1,302.66 and 550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.91, 1,302.66 and 550.97 is: 760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.91 : 1,302.66 = 550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.91/1,302.66 = 550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.91x = 1,302.66 × 550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.91x = 717,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,726.58/943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.38

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