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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.45, 1,299.05 and 548.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.45, 1,299.05 and 548.47 is: 756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.45 : 1,299.05 = 548.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.45/1,299.05 = 548.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.45x = 1,299.05 × 548.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.45x = 712,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,483.46/941.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.79

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