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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.22, 1,300.32 and 543.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.22, 1,300.32 and 543.97 is: 750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.22 : 1,300.32 = 543.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.22/1,300.32 = 543.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.22x = 1,300.32 × 543.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.22x = 707,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,335.07/942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.71

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