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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.89, 1,300.05 and 543.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.89, 1,300.05 and 543.61 is: 750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.89 : 1,300.05 = 543.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.89/1,300.05 = 543.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.89x = 1,300.05 × 543.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.89x = 706,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,713.68/941.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.32

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