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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.73, 1,299.60 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.73, 1,299.60 and 543.48 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.73 : 1,299.60 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.73/1,299.60 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.73x = 1,299.60 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.73x = 706,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,306.61/941.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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