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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,299.84 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,299.84 and 548.88 is: 757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,299.84 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,299.84 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,299.84 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 713,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,456.18/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.38

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