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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.39, 1,299.17 and 548.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.39, 1,299.17 and 548.45 is: 756.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.39 : 1,299.17 = 548.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.39/1,299.17 = 548.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.39x = 1,299.17 × 548.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.39x = 712,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,527.04/941.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.89

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