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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,299.74 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,299.74 and 548.97 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,299.74 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,299.74 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,299.74 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 713,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,518.27/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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