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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,300.14 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,300.14 and 549.48 is: 758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,300.14 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,300.14 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,300.14 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 714,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,400.93/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.48

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