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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.98, 1,299.94 and 549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.98, 1,299.94 and 549.04 is: 757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.98 : 1,299.94 = 549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.98/1,299.94 = 549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.98x = 1,299.94 × 549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.98x = 713,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,719.06/941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.68

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