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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.79, 1,302.26 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.79, 1,302.26 and 545.36 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.79 : 1,302.26 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.79/1,302.26 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.79x = 1,302.26 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.79x = 710,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,191.28/943.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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