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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,302.69 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,302.69 and 545.75 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,302.69 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,302.69 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,302.69 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 710,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,943.07/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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