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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.01, 1,300.08 and 549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.01, 1,300.08 and 549.16 is: 757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.01 : 1,300.08 = 549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.01/1,300.08 = 549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.01x = 1,300.08 × 549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.01x = 713,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,951.93/942.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.90

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