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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.49, 1,299.03 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.49, 1,299.03 and 548.46 is: 756.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.49 : 1,299.03 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.49/1,299.03 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.49x = 1,299.03 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.49x = 712,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,465.99/941.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.74

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