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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.41, 1,300.41 and 544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.41, 1,300.41 and 544.01 is: 750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.41 : 1,300.41 = 544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.41/1,300.41 = 544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.41x = 1,300.41 × 544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.41x = 707,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,429.54/942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.66

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