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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,300.74 and 544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,300.74 and 544.18 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,300.74 = 544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,300.74 = 544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,300.74 × 544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 707,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,836.69/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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