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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.92, 1,301.08 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.92, 1,301.08 and 549.88 is: 758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.92 : 1,301.08 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.92/1,301.08 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.92x = 1,301.08 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.92x = 715,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,437.87/942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.75

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