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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,299.11 and 548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,299.11 and 548.43 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,299.11 = 548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,299.11 = 548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,299.11 × 548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 712,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,470.90/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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