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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,301.00 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,301.00 and 549.78 is: 758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,301.00 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,301.00 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,301.00 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 715,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,261.03/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.72

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