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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,300.07 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,300.07 and 543.75 is: 750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,300.07 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,300.07 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,300.07 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 706,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,910.34/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.42

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