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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.70, 1,300.58 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.70, 1,300.58 and 544.32 is: 750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.70 : 1,300.58 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.70/1,300.58 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.70x = 1,300.58 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.70x = 707,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,922.48/942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.95

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