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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,299.36 and 548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,299.36 and 548.60 is: 757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,299.36 = 548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,299.36 = 548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,299.36 × 548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 712,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,828.90/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.06

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