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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.82, 1,300.85 and 549.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.82, 1,300.85 and 549.83 is: 758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.82 : 1,300.85 = 549.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.82/1,300.85 = 549.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.82x = 1,300.85 × 549.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.82x = 715,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,246.86/942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.63

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