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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.54, 1,302.24 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.54, 1,302.24 and 545.22 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.54 : 1,302.24 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.54/1,302.24 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.54x = 1,302.24 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.54x = 710,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,007.29/943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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