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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.75, 1,301.26 and 549.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.75, 1,301.26 and 549.85 is: 758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.75 : 1,301.26 = 549.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.75/1,301.26 = 549.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.75x = 1,301.26 × 549.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.75x = 715,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,495.06/942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.94

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