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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,302.08 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,302.08 and 545.13 is: 752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,302.08 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,302.08 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,302.08 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 709,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,800.14/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.24

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