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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.90, 1,299.71 and 543.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.90, 1,299.71 and 543.63 is: 750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.90 : 1,299.71 = 543.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.90/1,299.71 = 543.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.90x = 1,299.71 × 543.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.90x = 706,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,563.50/941.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.15

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