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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,300.19 and 549.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,300.19 and 549.33 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,300.19 = 549.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,300.19 = 549.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,300.19 × 549.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 714,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,230.63/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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