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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.27, 1,301.41 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.27, 1,301.41 and 544.88 is: 751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.27 : 1,301.41 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.27/1,301.41 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.27x = 1,301.41 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.27x = 709,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,112.28/943.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.76

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