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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,299.48 and 548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,299.48 and 548.77 is: 757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,299.48 = 548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,299.48 = 548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,299.48 × 548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 713,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,115.64/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.16

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