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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.54, 1,300.63 and 543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.54, 1,300.63 and 543.92 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.54 : 1,300.63 = 543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.54/1,300.63 = 543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.54x = 1,300.63 × 543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.54x = 707,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,433.36/942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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