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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.56, 1,299.42 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.56, 1,299.42 and 548.68 is: 757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.56 : 1,299.42 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.56/1,299.42 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.56x = 1,299.42 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.56x = 712,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,965.77/941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.22

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