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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.94, 1,304.07 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.94, 1,304.07 and 546.75 is: 754.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.94 : 1,304.07 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.94/1,304.07 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.94x = 1,304.07 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.94x = 713,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,000.27/944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.55

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