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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.09, 1,300.16 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.09, 1,300.16 and 549.03 is: 757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.09 : 1,300.16 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.09/1,300.16 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.09x = 1,300.16 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.09x = 713,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,824.10/942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.70

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