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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.74, 1,303.46 and 546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.74, 1,303.46 and 546.38 is: 753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.74 : 1,303.46 = 546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.74/1,303.46 = 546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.74x = 1,303.46 × 546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.74x = 712,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,184.47/944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.84

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