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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,299.66 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,299.66 and 548.84 is: 757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,299.66 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,299.66 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,299.66 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 713,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,305.39/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.11

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