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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,300.20 and 549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,300.20 and 549.15 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,300.20 = 549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,300.20 = 549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,300.20 × 549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 714,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,004.83/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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