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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,300.43 and 544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,300.43 and 544.03 is: 750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,300.43 = 544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,300.43 = 544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,300.43 × 544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 707,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,475.90/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.80

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