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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.34, 1,300.50 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.34, 1,300.50 and 549.28 is: 758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.34 : 1,300.50 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.34/1,300.50 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.34x = 1,300.50 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.34x = 714,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,338.64/942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.05

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