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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,297.17 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,297.17 and 547.02 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,297.17 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,297.17 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,297.17 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 709,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,577.93/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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