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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.69, 1,301.13 and 549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.69, 1,301.13 and 549.95 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.69 : 1,301.13 = 549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.69/1,301.13 = 549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.69x = 1,301.13 × 549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.69x = 715,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,556.44/942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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