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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.24, 1,298.61 and 548.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.24, 1,298.61 and 548.19 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.24 : 1,298.61 = 548.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.24/1,298.61 = 548.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.24x = 1,298.61 × 548.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.24x = 711,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,878.52/941.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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