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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,299.33 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,299.33 and 548.49 is: 756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,299.33 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,299.33 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,299.33 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 712,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,669.51/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.79

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