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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.02, 1,298.28 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.02, 1,298.28 and 548.02 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.02 : 1,298.28 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.02/1,298.28 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.02x = 1,298.28 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.02x = 711,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,483.41/941.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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