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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,300.25 and 549.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,300.25 and 549.17 is: 757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,300.25 = 549.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,300.25 = 549.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,300.25 × 549.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 714,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,055.55/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.88

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