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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.25, 1,300.02 and 549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.25, 1,300.02 and 549.20 is: 757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.25 : 1,300.02 = 549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.25/1,300.02 = 549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.25x = 1,300.02 × 549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.25x = 713,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,970.98/942.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.73

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