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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.55, 1,298.82 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.55, 1,298.82 and 548.49 is: 756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.55 : 1,298.82 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.55/1,298.82 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.55x = 1,298.82 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.55x = 712,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,389.78/941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.61

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