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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.39, 1,302.12 and 545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.39, 1,302.12 and 545.11 is: 752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.39 : 1,302.12 = 545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.39/1,302.12 = 545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.39x = 1,302.12 × 545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.39x = 709,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,798.63/943.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.39

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