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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,299.36 and 548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,299.36 and 548.29 is: 756.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,299.36 = 548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,299.36 = 548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,299.36 × 548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 712,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,429.77/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.82

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