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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.09, 1,302.53 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.09, 1,302.53 and 545.70 is: 752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.09 : 1,302.53 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.09/1,302.53 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.09x = 1,302.53 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.09x = 710,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,784.86/944.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.88

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