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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.67, 1,299.42 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.67, 1,299.42 and 548.55 is: 756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.67 : 1,299.42 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.67/1,299.42 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.67x = 1,299.42 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.67x = 712,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,796.84/941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.95

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