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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,300.52 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,300.52 and 549.40 is: 758.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,300.52 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,300.52 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,300.52 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 714,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,505.69/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.18

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