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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,302.70 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,302.70 and 551.04 is: 760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,302.70 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,302.70 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,302.70 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 717,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,839.81/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.44

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