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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.71, 1,302.02 and 545.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.71, 1,302.02 and 545.33 is: 752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.71 : 1,302.02 = 545.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.71/1,302.02 = 545.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.71x = 1,302.02 × 545.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.71x = 710,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,021.33/943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.37

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