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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.73, 1,297.15 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.73, 1,297.15 and 547.08 is: 755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.73 : 1,297.15 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.73/1,297.15 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.73x = 1,297.15 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.73x = 709,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,642.09/939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.16

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