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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.26, 1,298.94 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.26, 1,298.94 and 548.54 is: 756.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.26 : 1,298.94 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.26/1,298.94 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.26x = 1,298.94 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.26x = 712,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,520.55/941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.99

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