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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.81, 1,299.69 and 548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.81, 1,299.69 and 548.82 is: 757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.81 : 1,299.69 = 548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.81/1,299.69 = 548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.81x = 1,299.69 × 548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.81x = 713,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,295.87/941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.37

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