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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.45, 1,300.41 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.45, 1,300.41 and 544.02 is: 750.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.45 : 1,300.41 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.45/1,300.41 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.45x = 1,300.41 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.45x = 707,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,444.17/942.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.65

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