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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.21, 1,301.59 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.21, 1,301.59 and 544.86 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.21 : 1,301.59 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.21/1,301.59 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.21x = 1,301.59 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.21x = 709,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,192.03/943.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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