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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,303.05 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,303.05 and 546 is: 753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,303.05 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,303.05 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,303.05 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 711,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,465.30/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.52

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