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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.60, 1,299.03 and 548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.60, 1,299.03 and 548.75 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.60 : 1,299.03 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.60/1,299.03 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.60x = 1,299.03 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.60x = 712,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,842.71/941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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