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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.49, 1,298.95 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.49, 1,298.95 and 548.44 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.49 : 1,298.95 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.49/1,298.95 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.49x = 1,298.95 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.49x = 712,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,396.14/941.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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