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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,300.76 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,300.76 and 549.60 is: 758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,300.76 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,300.76 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,300.76 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 714,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,897.70/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.40

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