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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.00, 1,299.69 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.00, 1,299.69 and 548.94 is: 757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.00 : 1,299.69 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.00/1,299.69 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.00x = 1,299.69 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.00x = 713,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,449.08/942.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.38

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