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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.96, 1,299.46 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.96, 1,299.46 and 548.76 is: 757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.96 : 1,299.46 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.96/1,299.46 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.96x = 1,299.46 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.96x = 713,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,091.67/941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.03

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