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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,301.44 and 544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,301.44 and 544.75 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,301.44 = 544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,301.44 = 544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,301.44 × 544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 708,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,959.44/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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