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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.74, 1,300.90 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.74, 1,300.90 and 544.32 is: 751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.74 : 1,300.90 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.74/1,300.90 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.74x = 1,300.90 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.74x = 708,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,099.38/942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.11

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