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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.69, 1,299.48 and 548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.69, 1,299.48 and 548.69 is: 757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.69 : 1,299.48 = 548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.69/1,299.48 = 548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.69x = 1,299.48 × 548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.69x = 713,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,005.18/941.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.16

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