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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.59, 1,300.50 and 549.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.59, 1,300.50 and 549.38 is: 757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.59 : 1,300.50 = 549.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.59/1,300.50 = 549.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.59x = 1,300.50 × 549.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.59x = 714,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,468.69/942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.98

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