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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.54, 1,302.01 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.54, 1,302.01 and 544.92 is: 751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.54 : 1,302.01 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.54/1,302.01 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.54x = 1,302.01 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.54x = 709,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,491.29/943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.95

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