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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.00, 1,298.82 and 548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.00, 1,298.82 and 548.09 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.00 : 1,298.82 = 548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.00/1,298.82 = 548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.00x = 1,298.82 × 548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.00x = 711,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,863.76/941.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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