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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,300.36 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,300.36 and 549.24 is: 758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,300.36 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,300.36 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,300.36 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 714,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,209.73/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.07

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