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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.23, 1,300.28 and 549.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.23, 1,300.28 and 549.29 is: 758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.23 : 1,300.28 = 549.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.23/1,300.28 = 549.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.23x = 1,300.28 × 549.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.23x = 714,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,221.55/942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.02

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