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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.68, 1,299.56 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.68, 1,299.56 and 548.80 is: 757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.68 : 1,299.56 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.68/1,299.56 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.68x = 1,299.56 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.68x = 713,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,198.53/941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.37

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