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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.87, 1,301.22 and 549.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.87, 1,301.22 and 549.75 is: 758.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.87 : 1,301.22 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.87/1,301.22 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.87x = 1,301.22 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.87x = 715,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,345.70/942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.69

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