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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.63, 1,300.67 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.63, 1,300.67 and 544.36 is: 751.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.63 : 1,300.67 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.63/1,300.67 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.63x = 1,300.67 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.63x = 708,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,028.44/942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.12

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