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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,300.44 and 549.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,300.44 and 549.45 is: 758.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,300.44 = 549.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,300.44 = 549.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,300.44 × 549.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 714,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,526.76/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.37

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