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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.39, 1,300.58 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.39, 1,300.58 and 544.13 is: 750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.39 : 1,300.58 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.39/1,300.58 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.39x = 1,300.58 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.39x = 707,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,684.60/942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.95

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