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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.67, 1,301.03 and 549.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.67, 1,301.03 and 549.69 is: 758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.67 : 1,301.03 = 549.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.67/1,301.03 = 549.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.67x = 1,301.03 × 549.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.67x = 715,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,163.18/942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.66

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