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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,301.32 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,301.32 and 544.82 is: 751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,301.32 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,301.32 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,301.32 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 708,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,985.16/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.68

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