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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.29, 1,301.90 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.29, 1,301.90 and 544.97 is: 752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.29 : 1,301.90 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.29/1,301.90 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.29x = 1,301.90 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.29x = 709,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,496.97/943.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.15

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