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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.27, 1,300.27 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.27, 1,300.27 and 543.93 is: 750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.27 : 1,300.27 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.27/1,300.27 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.27x = 1,300.27 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.27x = 707,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,253.14/942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.58

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