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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.29, 1,299.14 and 548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.29, 1,299.14 and 548.51 is: 757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.29 : 1,299.14 = 548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.29/1,299.14 = 548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.29x = 1,299.14 × 548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.29x = 712,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,584.10/941.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.03

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