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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.54, 1,303.62 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.54, 1,303.62 and 546.22 is: 753.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.54 : 1,303.62 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.54/1,303.62 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.54x = 1,303.62 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.54x = 712,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,063.32/944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.87

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