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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.10, 1,300.16 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.10, 1,300.16 and 543.84 is: 750.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.10 : 1,300.16 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.10/1,300.16 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.10x = 1,300.16 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.10x = 707,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,069.79/942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.53

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