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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.04, 1,300.24 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.04, 1,300.24 and 549.12 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.04 : 1,300.24 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.04/1,300.24 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.04x = 1,300.24 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.04x = 713,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,987.79/942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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