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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.80, 1,303.88 and 546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.80, 1,303.88 and 546.53 is: 754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.80 : 1,303.88 = 546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.80/1,303.88 = 546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.80x = 1,303.88 × 546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.80x = 712,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,600.28/944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.24

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