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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,302.62 and 551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,302.62 and 551.14 is: 760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,302.62 = 551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,302.62 = 551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,302.62 × 551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 717,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,919.97/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.57

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