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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.56, 1,299.50 and 548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.56, 1,299.50 and 548.71 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.56 : 1,299.50 = 548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.56/1,299.50 = 548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.56x = 1,299.50 × 548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.56x = 713,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,048.65/941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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