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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.55, 1,300.37 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.55, 1,300.37 and 543.93 is: 750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.55 : 1,300.37 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.55/1,300.37 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.55x = 1,300.37 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.55x = 707,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,313.03/942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.42

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