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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.03, 1,302.83 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.03, 1,302.83 and 545.75 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.03 : 1,302.83 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.03/1,302.83 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.03x = 1,302.83 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.03x = 711,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,010.23/944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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