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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,302.11 and 545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,302.11 and 545.30 is: 752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,302.11 = 545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,302.11 = 545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,302.11 × 545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 710,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,031.35/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.41

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