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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.65, 1,300.89 and 544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.65, 1,300.89 and 544.16 is: 750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.65 : 1,300.89 = 544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.65/1,300.89 = 544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.65x = 1,300.89 × 544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.65x = 707,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,885.80/942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.96

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