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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.94, 1,300.71 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.94, 1,300.71 and 549.92 is: 758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.94 : 1,300.71 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.94/1,300.71 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.94x = 1,300.71 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.94x = 715,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,286.44/942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.57

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