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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.27, 1,299.14 and 548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.27, 1,299.14 and 548.33 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.27 : 1,299.14 = 548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.27/1,299.14 = 548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.27x = 1,299.14 × 548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.27x = 712,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,348.20/941.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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