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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.29, 1,303.28 and 545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.29, 1,303.28 and 545.97 is: 753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.29 : 1,303.28 = 545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.29/1,303.28 = 545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.29x = 1,303.28 × 545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.29x = 711,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,551.78/944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.53

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