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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,298.93 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,298.93 and 548.28 is: 756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,298.93 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,298.93 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,298.93 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 712,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,174.60/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.65

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