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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.37, 1,303.20 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.37, 1,303.20 and 546.12 is: 753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.37 : 1,303.20 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.37/1,303.20 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.37x = 1,303.20 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.37x = 711,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,703.58/944.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.63

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