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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.56, 1,303.12 and 546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.56, 1,303.12 and 546.15 is: 753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.56 : 1,303.12 = 546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.56/1,303.12 = 546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.56x = 1,303.12 × 546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.56x = 711,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,691.41/944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.47

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