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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.44, 1,303.38 and 546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.44, 1,303.38 and 546.25 is: 753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.44 : 1,303.38 = 546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.44/1,303.38 = 546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.44x = 1,303.38 × 546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.44x = 711,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,971.33/944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.86

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