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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.96, 1,299.60 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.96, 1,299.60 and 548.84 is: 757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.96 : 1,299.60 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.96/1,299.60 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.96x = 1,299.60 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.96x = 713,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,272.46/941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.22

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