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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,299.53 and 548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,299.53 and 548.63 is: 757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,299.53 = 548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,299.53 = 548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,299.53 × 548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 712,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,961.14/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.15

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