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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.10, 1,298.84 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.10, 1,298.84 and 542.76 is: 749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.10 : 1,298.84 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.10/1,298.84 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.10x = 1,298.84 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.10x = 704,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,955.68/941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.08

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