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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.74, 1,301.17 and 549.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.74, 1,301.17 and 549.85 is: 758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.74 : 1,301.17 = 549.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.74/1,301.17 = 549.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.74x = 1,301.17 × 549.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.74x = 715,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,448.32/942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.90

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