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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,299.09 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,299.09 and 548.28 is: 756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,299.09 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,299.09 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,299.09 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 712,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,265.07/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.65

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