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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.88, 1,301.17 and 549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.88, 1,301.17 and 549.90 is: 758.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.88 : 1,301.17 = 549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.88/1,301.17 = 549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.88x = 1,301.17 × 549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.88x = 715,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,513.38/942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.86

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