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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,301.31 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,301.31 and 549.75 is: 758.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,301.31 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,301.31 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,301.31 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 715,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,395.17/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.86

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