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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.53, 1,300.46 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.53, 1,300.46 and 549.54 is: 758.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.53 : 1,300.46 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.53/1,300.46 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.53x = 1,300.46 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.53x = 714,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,652.04/942.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.23

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